Berean Standard Bible
“But when they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” their demand was displeasing in the sight of Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD.”
Samuel is old, and his sons are corrupt. The elders of Israel come to Ramah and ask for a king to lead them like the other nations.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But when they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” their demand was displeasing in the sight of Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD.
World English Bible (WEB)
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” Samuel prayed to Yahweh.
King James Version (KJV)
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.
American Standard Version (ASV)
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
But Samuel was not pleased when they said to him, Give us a king to be our judge. And Samuel made prayer to the Lord.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y descontentó á Samuel esta palabra que dijeron: Danos rey que nos juzgue. Y Samuel oró á Jehová.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Esto puso a Samuel terriblemente molesto y fue a consultar al Señor.
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