And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you.
Ver. 1. And Samuel said unto all Israel] In this most excellent chapter the people giveth testimony to Samuel's innocency, heareth his wisdom, seeth his patience, admireth his power with God.
Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice.] Which was so violent and impetuous. Now you must hearken to my voice, and be told that after your peace offerings God hath still a quarrel with you, and you must be yet further humbled, or else your sin will find you out, your iniquity will be your ruin. Great sins must be greatly repented of: otherwise men shall find that God may be angry enough with them, though they outwardly prosper.