1 Samuel 8:9 (ESV)ExpositionWhat did it mean for Samuel to obey the Israelites' voice? ShareInformationReading ListEnglish1 Samuel 8:9 (ESV)9 Now then, obey their voice; only you shall solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them.”With these words the Lord was telling Samuel to give the people what they wanted. He had to ordain a king who was like that of the nations for them.
9 Now then, obey their voice; only you shall solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them.”