But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, 'No, we want a king to rule over us'—even though the LORD.

The King Confirmed. 12 But when you sawthat Nahash the king of the sons of Ammon was coming against you, you said to me, 'No, but a king shall reign over us ...

Now here is the king you have chosen, the one you asked for; see, the LORD has set a king over you. If you fear the LORD and serve and obey him and do not rebel ...

And when you saw that Nahash the king of the Ammonites came against you, you said to me, 'No, but a king shall reign over us,' when the LORD...

Samuel is laying out the two choices before the people. Even though they have sinned in why they have asked for a king, God is still willing to help them.

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

1 Samuel 12:12-25 "But when you saw Nahash, king of the Ammonites, preparing to attack you, you said to me, 'No more of this. We want a king to lead us.

But if you continue to sin, you and your king will be swept away. English Standard Version But if you still do wickedly, you shall be swept away, both you and ...

Samuel wanted Israel to know that God loves them. Despite the sin of their past, they could get on with serving the LORD and still see His blessing.

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.