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1 Samuel 8:6

New American Standard Bible

6 But the matter was displeasing in the sight of Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” And Samuel prayed to the LORD.

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American Standard Version

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto Jehovah.

Christian Standard Bible

When they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” Samuel considered their demand wrong, so he prayed to the LORD.

English Standard Version

But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” And Samuel prayed to the LORD.

King James Version

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.

New International Version

But when they said, “Give us a king to lead us,” this displeased Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD.

New King James Version

But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” So Samuel prayed to the LORD.

New Living Translation

Samuel was displeased with their request and went to the LORD for guidance.

World English Bible

But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” Samuel prayed to Yahweh.