Charles Spurgeon Commentary 1 Samuel 12:1

"And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you." — 1 Samuel 12:1 (ASV)

And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you.

"I have not stood in your way. I have not sought my own honour. I have at once frankly resigned my office among you."