1 Samuel

Tells about Samuel, the last judge, and the beginning of Israel's monarchy with King Saul and young David.

Chapter 8

KJV - 1 Samuel 8:7

And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

And God told Samuel, Listen to what the people say to you. They haven't rejected you, but they have rejected me, so I can't be their ruler.

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