Nehr · 1 Samuel 8

1 Samuel 8:6

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.

— 1 Samuel 8:6, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. Samuel prayed to Yahweh.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto Jehovah.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the thing is evil in the eyes of Samuel, when they have said, 'Give to us a king to judge us;' and Samuel prayeth unto Jehovah.

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