1 Samuel 8:9

8:9 So now do as they say. ¹  But seriously warn ²  them and make them aware of the policies of the king who will rule over them.” ³ 

1 Samuel 8:19

8:19 But the people refused to heed Samuel’s warning. ⁴  Instead they said, “No! There will be a king over us!

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¹ tn Heb “and now, listen to their voice.”

² tn The infinitive absolute appears before the imperative for emphasis.

³ tn Heb “and tell them the manner of the king who will rule over them.”

⁴ tn Heb “and the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel.”