1 Samuel 12:12-14

Living Bible

¹² “But when you were afraid of Nahash, the king of Ammon, you came to me and said that you wanted a king to reign over you. But the Lord your God was already your King, for he has always been your King. ¹³ All right, here is the king you have chosen. Look him over. You have asked for him, and the Lord has answered your request.

¹⁴ “Now if you will fear and worship the Lord, and listen to his commandments and not rebel against the Lord, and if both you and your king follow the Lord your God, then all will be well.