In the ears of the Lord. —Again the seer returns from the council chamber, where he had met the elders of the people, to some quiet spot, …

And Samuel heard all the words of the people
Patiently, and without interruption; attentively heard them, took notic…

If they wished to have a king to rule them, as the eastern kings ruled their subjects, they would find the yoke exceedingly heavy. Those who submit…