1 Samuel 8:3-5

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3} His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain and ^(A)took bribes and perverted justice.

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4} Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at ^(B)Ramah; ^{Tools
5} and they said to him, “Behold, you have grown old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now ^(C)appoint a king for us to judge us like all the nations.”

Cross references:

A. 1 Samuel 8:3: Exodus 23:6; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 16:19

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

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