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1 Samuel 8:6

New Living Translation

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

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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 American Standard Bible

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.

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.

World English Bible

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