1 Samuel 8:4

Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,

— The Restored Word Bible

Context

2 Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: judges in Beersheba.

3 And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.

4 Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,

5 And said unto him, Behold, you art old, and your sons walk not in your ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.

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

Read Full Chapter →

Our Ministry Network

Three sites working together to restore biblical truth