1 Samuel 8:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Samuel 8:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Samuel 8:19 is a verse from the book of 1 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Samuel 8:19 — KJV
“Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;”
— 1 Samuel 8:19 (KJV)
1 Samuel 8:19 in Context — About the Book of 1 Samuel
1 Samuel traces Israel's shift from judges to kings through three lives: Samuel the prophet, Saul the rejected king, and David the shepherd anointed in secret. It is rich with prayer — Hannah's desperate plea for a child opens the book and becomes a template for praying through tears.
Cross-References for 1 Samuel 8:19
“Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 8:19: people, voice, samuel
“And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness. Kidron: Gr. Cedron”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 8:19: people, voice, king
“And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 8:19: people, voice, samuel
“Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit yet protest solemnly unto them, and shew them the manner of the king that shall reign over them. hearken...: or, obey howbeit...: or, notwithstanding when thou hast solemnly protested against them then thou shalt”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 8:19: obey, voice, king
“And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you.”
Shares key themes with 1 Samuel 8:19: voice, samuel, king
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