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A Deliberate Rejection
Commentators note that Israel's refusal was not a fleeting whim but a formal, considered decision. Despite Samuel's clear warnings from God about the severe downsides of a monarchy, the people stubbornly insisted on their demand. Scholars describe this as an act of obstinacy, where they were determined to have a king 'at all events, and against all remonstrances.'
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1 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 8:19
19th Century
Bishop
The people refused. —The warning words of the prophet-judge were evidently carefully considered and debated in a formal assembly, …
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 8:19
17th Century
Pastor
Nevertheless, the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel ,
&c.] The advice he gave not to think of a king, but b…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 8:10–22
17th Century
Minister
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…