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;

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 8:19

BSB

Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to Samuel. "No!" they said. "We must have a king over us.

AKJV

Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, No; but we will have a king over us;

CPDV

But the people were not willing to listen to the voice of Samuel. Instead, they said: "By no means! For there shall be a king over us,

ERV

But the people refused to hearken unto the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;

NHEB

But the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel; and they said, "No; but we will have a king over us,

SMT

And the people will refuse to hear to the voice of Samuel; and they will say, Nay; but a king shall be over us.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 8:19

NeverthelessthepeopleH5971Noun Masculine refusedH3985VerbtoobeyH8085thevoiceH6963Noun MasculineofSamuelH8050Proper Name MasculineandtheysaidH559VerbNaybutwewillhaveakingH4428Noun Masculineoverus

Commentary for 1 Samuel 8:19

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 8:19

Summary

People reject Samuel's counsel and demand monarchy

Place

Israel

Event

People demand a king

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC