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Berean Standard Bible

“Then Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to your voice in all that you have said to me, and I have set over you a king.”

1 Samuel 12:1

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After Saul has been confirmed as king, Samuel gives his farewell address as leader of Israel. He begins by speaking to all Israel and reminding them that he listened to them and gave them a king.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to your voice in all that you have said to me, and I have set over you a king.

World English Bible (WEB)

Samuel said to all Israel, “Behold, I have listened to your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Samuel said to all Israel, You see that I have given ear to everything you said to me, and have made a king over you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y DIJO Samuel á todo Israel: He aquí, yo he oído vuestra voz en todas las cosas que me habéis dicho, y os he puesto rey.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Samuel habló al pueblo: ―Bien, ya los he complacido: Les he dado un rey,

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