The Bible
Home > Books > 1 Samuel > Chapter 8

1 Samuel 8:19

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
Share this verse

Other versions

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

But the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel. And they said, "No! But there shall be a king over us,

New International Version

But the people refused to listen to Samuel. "No!" they said. "We want a king over us.