1 Samuel 12:1

And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 12:1

BSB
Then Samuel said to all Israel, "I have listened to your voice in all that you have said to me, and I have set over you a king.
AKJV
And Samuel said to all Israel, Behold, I have listened to your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you.
CPDV
Then Samuel said to all of Israel: "Behold, I have listened to your voice, according to all that you have said to me, and I have appointed a king over you.
ERV
And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you.
NHEB
Samuel said to all Israel, "Look, I have listened to your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you.
SMT
And Samuel will say to all Israel, Behold, I heard to your voice, to all that ye said to me, and I will make a king over you.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 12:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 12:1
Summary
Samuel affirms obedience to popular request
Place
Israel
Event
Samuel explains kingship installation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1050 BC
Category
Narrative