1 Samuel 4:14

4:14 When Eli heard the outcry, ¹  he said, “What is this commotion?” ²  The man quickly came and told Eli.

1 Samuel 8:9

8:9 So now do as they say. ³  But seriously warn ⁴  them and make them aware of the policies of the king who will rule over them.” ⁵ 

[4:14]  ¹ tn Heb “the sound of the cry.”

[4:14]  ² tn Heb “the sound of this commotion.”

[8:9]  ³ tn Heb “and now, listen to their voice.”

[8:9]  ⁴ tn The infinitive absolute appears before the imperative for emphasis.

[8:9]  ⁵ tn Heb “and tell them the manner of the king who will rule over them.”