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You asked for him, and the LORD has granted your request.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And now behold the king whom you have chosen, for whom you have asked; behold, the LORD has set a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, <i>and</i> whom ye have desired! and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Now therefore, here is the king whom you have chosen <i>and</i> whom you have desired. And take note, the LORD has set a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And now, behold, the king whom you have chosen, whom you have asked for, and behold, the LORD has put a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Now therefore, here is the king whom you have chosen, whom you have asked for, and behold, the LORD has set a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Now therefore, here is the king whom you have chosen, whom you have asked for, and behold, the LORD has set a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So now, behold, the king whom you have chosen, whom you have asked for, and behold, Yahweh has set a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore, here is [Saul] the king whom you have chosen, and for whom you asked; behold, the LORD has set a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Now here is the king you’ve chosen, the one you requested. Look, this is the king the LORD has placed over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />&#8220Now here is the king you&#8217ve chosen, the one you requested. Look, this is the king the LORD has placed over you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have asked for: and, behold, Jehovah hath set a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You asked for a king, and you chose one. Now he stands here where all of you can see him. But it was really the LORD who made him your king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have asked for: and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Now, here is the king you have chosen, the one you asked for. See, the LORD has put a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Now here is the king you chose; you asked for him, and now the LORD has given him to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Now, here is the king you have chosen, the one whom you asked for. See, the Lord has appointed a king over you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you requested. Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now look! Here is the king you have chosen--the one that you asked for! Look, the LORD has given you a king!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore see the king whom you have chosen, and whom you have asked for: and look, the LORD has set a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now therefore, behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired! and behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore see the king whom you have chosen and whom you have asked for. Behold, Yahweh has set a king over you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And now, behold the king whom you have chosen—whom you have asked for! And behold, YHWH has placed a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And, now, lo, the king whom ye have chosen -- whom ye have asked! and lo, Jehovah hath placed over you a king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now, behold the king which ye chose, which ye asked! and behold, Jehovah gave a king over you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore your king is here, whom you have chosen and desired: Behold the Lord hath given you a king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, your king is present, whom you chose and requested. Behold, the Lord has given you a king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“Now here is the king you chose. See! The LORD has given you a king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />See, here is the king whom you have chosen, for whom you have asked; see, the LORD has set a king over you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore behold the king whom you have chosen, and whom you have requested! And, behold, the LORD has given you a king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And now, behold, the King whom you have chosen, and you asked! Behold, LORD JEHOVAH has given you a King!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have asked for; and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And now behold the king whom ye have chosen; and behold, the Lord has set a king over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/12-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=2972" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/12.htm">Samuel's Farewell Address</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we must have a king to rule over us’—even though the LORD your God was your king. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">here is</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: bə·ḥar·tem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">you have chosen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">the one</a> <a href="/hebrew/7592.htm" title="7592: šə·’el·tem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To ask, inquire. Or shael; a primitive root; to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand.">you requested.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">has placed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">a king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/17-14.htm">Deuteronomy 17:14-15</a></span><br />When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you and have taken possession of it and settled in it, and you say, “Let us set a king over us like all the nations around us,” / you are to appoint over yourselves the king whom the LORD your God shall choose. Appoint a king from among your brothers; you are not to set over yourselves a foreigner who is not one of your brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/13-10.htm">Hosea 13:10-11</a></span><br />Where is your king now to save you in all your cities, and the rulers to whom you said, “Give me a king and princes”? / So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-5.htm">1 Samuel 8:5-7</a></span><br />“Look,” they said, “you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king to judge us like all the other nations.” / But when they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” their demand was displeasing in the sight of Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD. / And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-19.htm">1 Samuel 10:19</a></span><br />But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions, and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-19.htm">1 Samuel 8:19-22</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We must have a king over us. / Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to judge us, to go out before us, and to fight our battles.” / Samuel listened to all the words of the people and repeated them in the hearing of the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16-17</a></span><br />“At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him ruler over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.” / When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, “Here is the man of whom I spoke; he shall rule over My people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24</a></span><br />Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/11-14.htm">1 Samuel 11:14-15</a></span><br />Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and renew the kingship there.” / So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/8-23.htm">Judges 8:23</a></span><br />But Gideon replied, “I will not rule over you, nor will my son. The LORD shall rule over you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-21.htm">2 Kings 17:21</a></span><br />When the LORD had torn Israel away from the house of David, they made Jeroboam son of Nebat king, and Jeroboam led Israel away from following the LORD and caused them to commit a great sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-5.htm">2 Chronicles 13:5</a></span><br />Do you not know that the LORD, the God of Israel, has given the kingship of Israel to David and his descendants forever by a covenant of salt?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70-71</a></span><br />He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; / from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-21.htm">Acts 13:21</a></span><br />Then the people asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/8-4.htm">Hosea 8:4</a></span><br />They set up kings, but not by Me. They make princes, but without My approval. With their silver and gold they make themselves idols, to their own destruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-20.htm">1 Kings 12:20</a></span><br />When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now therefore behold the king whom you have chosen, and whom you have desired! and, behold, the LORD has set a king over you.</p><p class="hdg">behold</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24</a></b></br> And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that <i>there is</i> none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15</a></b></br> And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.</p><p class="hdg">whom ye</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/8-5.htm">1 Samuel 8:5</a></b></br> And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/9-20.htm">1 Samuel 9:20</a></b></br> And as for thine asses that were lost three days ago, set not thy mind on them; for they are found. And on whom <i>is</i> all the desire of Israel? <i>Is it</i> not on thee, and on all thy father's house?</p><p class="hdg">have desired</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-29.htm">Psalm 78:29-31</a></b></br> So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own desire; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/13-11.htm">Hosea 13:11</a></b></br> I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took <i>him</i> away in my wrath.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/13-21.htm">Acts 13:21</a></b></br> And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-20.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-12.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-25.htm">Placed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/16-8.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-41.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-3.htm">Placed</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/12-1.htm">Samuel testifies his integrity</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/12-6.htm">He reproves the people of ingratitude</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/12-16.htm">He terrifies them with thunder in harvest time</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/12-20.htm">he comforts them in God's mercy</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now here is the king you have chosen</b><br>This phrase highlights the Israelites' desire for a monarch, reflecting their rejection of the theocratic leadership under God and His prophet Samuel. The choice of a king was a significant shift from the judges who had led Israel. This decision was influenced by the surrounding nations, as Israel wanted to be like them (<a href="/1_samuel/8-5.htm">1 Samuel 8:5</a>). The people's choice indicates a lack of faith in God's unique governance and a desire for human leadership, which foreshadows the challenges and failures of human kingship.<p><b>the one you requested</b><br>The Israelites' request for a king was initially met with divine disapproval, as it represented a rejection of God's kingship (<a href="/1_samuel/8-7.htm">1 Samuel 8:7</a>). Despite warnings about the potential tyranny and burdens a king would impose (<a href="/1_samuel/8-10.htm">1 Samuel 8:10-18</a>), the people persisted. This request reflects a deeper spiritual issue: a lack of trust in God's provision and protection. It also serves as a reminder of human tendency to seek security in earthly institutions rather than in divine sovereignty.<p><b>Behold, the LORD has placed a king over you</b><br>Despite the people's insistence, God allowed them to have a king, demonstrating His permissive will. Saul's anointing as king (<a href="/1_samuel/10.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a>) was both a concession to the people's demands and a test of their faithfulness. This act illustrates God's sovereignty, as He remains in control even when granting human desires that deviate from His ideal plan. The placement of a king also sets the stage for the eventual rise of David, a man after God's own heart, and the establishment of a royal lineage leading to Jesus Christ, the ultimate King.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a></b><br>The last judge of Israel and a prophet who anointed Saul as king. He played a crucial role in transitioning Israel from a theocracy to a monarchy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, chosen by God in response to the people's demand for a king to lead them like other nations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of God's chosen people, who demanded a king to lead them, desiring to be like other nations.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who granted their request for a king despite their rejection of His direct rule.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/ramah.htm">Ramah</a></b><br>The place where Samuel lived and where significant events in his ministry occurred, including the anointing of Saul.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_human_choice.htm">God's Sovereignty and Human Choice</a></b><br>While God allowed Israel to have a king, it was a concession to their desires. This teaches us about the balance between divine sovereignty and human free will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_conformity.htm">The Danger of Conformity</a></b><br>Israel's desire to be like other nations led them away from God's unique plan for them. Christians are called to be distinct and not conform to worldly patterns.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>The appointment of a king came with responsibilities and expectations. Leaders today, whether in the church or society, must align with God's principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rejecting_god.htm">The Consequences of Rejecting God</a></b><br>Israel's request for a king was a rejection of God's direct rule. This serves as a warning about the consequences of turning away from God's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_grace_in_human_failure.htm">God's Grace in Human Failure</a></b><br>Despite Israel's misguided request, God continued to work through their history, ultimately leading to the coming of Jesus, the true King.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_zeus_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What lessons do Saul and David's lives teach us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_samuel_12_both_favor_and_condemn_israel's_monarchy.htm">Why does 1 Samuel 12 suggest divine favor for Israel’s kingly institution while also condemning it as sinful? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_david's_child_punished.htm">Why did God punish David and Bathsheba's child?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_david's_quick_forgiveness_realistic.htm">In 2 Samuel 12:13, David's quick confession leads to forgiveness, but is the swift absolution realistic given the gravity of adultery and murder?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Now therefore, behold the king whom ye have chosen.</span>--The seer now turns from the story of the past and its sad lessons to the present. "You now have your wish--behold your king. The Eternal has seen fit to grant your petition. His--again pointing to Saul--election rests on the will of the invisible King, whom virtually you have rejected."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Behold the king whom ye have chosen!... behold, Jehovah hath set a king over you.</span> We have here the two sides of the transaction. The people had desired a king, chosen and appointed by themselves, to represent the nation in temporal matters; Jehovah gave them a king to represent himself, with authority coming from God, and limited by God. Most, too, of the kings of Judah were as truly representatives of Jehovah as any of the judges had been, and David even more so. <span class="cmt_word">Desired</span> is rather "demanded," "required." They had done much more than desire a king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/12-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">here</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֵּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you have chosen,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּחַרְתֶּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḥar·tem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_977.htm">Strong's 977: </a> </span><span class="str2">To try, select</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you requested.</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁאֶלְתֶּ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(šə·’el·tem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7592.htm">Strong's 7592: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inquire, to request, to demand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Behold,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִנֵּ֨ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king [whom]</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has placed</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתַ֧ן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over you.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלֵיכֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/12-13.htm">1 Samuel 12:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/12-13.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 12:13 Now therefore see the king whom you (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/12-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 12:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 12:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/12-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 12:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 12:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>