19Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;
Linguistic Insight
Tap any underlined word in the verse to see its original meaning.
Cross-References
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD, we will not hearken unto thee.
And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness.
And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not;
I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not.
But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.
Topics
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 4-22)We have here the starting of a matter perfectly new and surprising, which was the setting up of kingly government in Israel. Perhaps the thing had been often talked of among them by those that were given to change and affected that which looked great. But we do not find that it was ever till now publicly proposed and debated. Abimelech was little better than a titular king, though he is said to re…
My Notes
Notes are saved on this device.