1 Samuel 8:20
That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles.
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English Standard Version
that we also may be like all the nations, and that our king may judge us and go out before us and fight our battles."
New International Version
Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles."
Catholic Public Domain Version
and we shall be just like all the Gentiles. And our king will judge us, and he will go out before us, and he will fight our wars for us.