1 Samuel 12:13

Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired! and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 12:13

BSB

Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you.

AKJV

Now therefore behold the king whom you have chosen, and whom you have desired! and, behold, the LORD has set a king over you.

CPDV

Now therefore, your king is present, whom you chose and requested. Behold, the Lord has given you a king.

ERV

Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have asked for: and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.

NHEB

Now therefore see the king whom you have chosen, and whom you have asked for: and look, the LORD has set a king over you.

SMT

And now, behold the king which ye chose, which ye asked! and behold, Jehovah gave a king over you.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 12:13

NowthereforebeholdthekingH4428Noun MasculinewhomyehavechosenH977VerbandwhomyehavedesiredH7592VerbandbeholdtheLORDH3068Proper NamehathsetH5414VerbakingH4428Noun Masculineoveryou

Commentary for 1 Samuel 12:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 12:13

Summary

God grants Israel's chosen human king

Place

Israel

Event

God establishes Saul as king

Estimated Time Period

c. 1050 BC