A.M. 2884. B.C. 1120.
Samuel's decay, and the degeneracy of his sons, 1 Samuel 8:1-3. The people petition him for a king, and he refers it to God, 1 Samuel 8:4-6. God directs him what answer to give, 1 Samuel 8:7-18. They insist upon their petition, 1 Samuel 8:19; 1 Samuel 8:20. Which he promises shall be granted, 1 Samuel 8:21; 1 Samuel 8:22.