1 ! Samuel maketh his sones judges ouer Israel, who followe not his steppes.
1 a Because he was not able to beare the charge.
2 b Who was also called Vashni, {1 Chro. 6, 28}.
4 c For there his house was, {Chap 7,17}.
5 ! The Israelites aske a King.
6 d Because thei were not content with the ordre that God had appointed, but wolde be gouerned as were the Gentiles.
9 e To proue if they wil forsake their wicked purpose.
11 f Not that Kings haue this autoritie by their office, but that suche as reigne in Gods wrath shulde vsurpe this ouer their brethren contrary to the Law, {Deu. 17,20}.
11 ! Samuel declareth in what state they shulde be vnder the King.
18 g Because ye repent not for your sinnes, but because ye smart for your afflictions, whereinto ye cast your selues willingly.
19 ! Notwithstanding they aske one stil, & the Lord willeth Samuel to grant vnto them.
22 / Or, grant their request.