1 Samuel 8:9-11

English Standard Version

⁹ Now then, obey their voice; only you shall solemnly warn them ^(A)and show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them.”

Samuel's Warning Against Kings

¹⁰ So Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking for a king from him. ¹¹ He said, ^(B)“These will be the ways of the king who will reign over you: ^(C)he will take your sons and appoint them to his chariots and to be his horsemen and to run before his chariots.