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1 Samuel 8:6

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Bible Versions

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.
But the thing {H1697} displeased {H3415}{H5869} Samuel {H8050}, when they said {H559}, Give {H5414} us a king {H4428} to judge {H8199} us. And Samuel {H8050} prayed {H6419} unto the LORD {H3068}.
Sh'mu'el was not pleased to hear them say, "Give us a king to judge us"; so he prayed to ADONAI.
But when they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” their demand was displeasing in the sight of Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD.
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto Jehovah.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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