1 Samuel 8:19
Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Nevertheless, the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel,.... The advice he gave not to think of a king, but be content with the government under which they were; but to this they would not…
Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
The people refused to obey - They would have the king, his manner and all, notwithstanding the solemn warning which they here receive.
We have here the starting of a matter perfectly new and surprising, which was the setting up of kingly government in Israel. Perhaps the thing had been often talked of among them by those that were…
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