1 Samuel

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

Chapter 8

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KJV - 1 Samuel 8:5
And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.
He said, "Look, you're old, and your children don't follow your ways. So, now make us a king to rule and judge us like all other countries."
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