1 Samuel 8:3-5

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3} However, his sons did not walk in his ways—they turned toward dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.^(A)

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4} So all the elders of Israel gathered together and went to Samuel at Ramah.^(B) ^{Tools
5} They said to him, “Look, you are old, and your sons do not follow your example. Therefore, appoint a king to judge us the same as all the other nations have.”^(C)

Cross references:

A. 1 Samuel 8:3: Exodus 23:1-9

B. 1 Samuel 8:4: 1 Samuel 7:17

C. 1 Samuel 8:5: Deuteronomy 17:14-15