Geneva Bible Notes (1560): 1 Samuel 8

^{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.

^{15 /} Or, chief officers.

^{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.