KJV ORIGINAL
And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Samuel shared everything the LORD had said with the people who were asking him for a king.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Samuel faithfully delivered God's complete message to the Israelites who wanted a king, even though it contained warnings they didn't want to hear.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during a pivotal moment in Israel's history when they were transitioning from being led by judges to having kings like other nations. The people had rejected God's direct rule through judges and prophets, demanding a human king instead. Samuel, as God's prophet and the last judge, was reluctantly fulfilling their request while warning them of the consequences.
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