1 Samuel 8:6

8:6 But this request displeased Samuel, for ¹  they said, “Give us a king to lead us.” So Samuel prayed to the Lord.

1 Samuel 8:9

8:9 So now do as they say. ²  But seriously warn ³  them and make them aware of the policies of the king who will rule over them.” ⁴ 

[8:6]  ¹ tn Heb “when.”

[8:9]  ² tn Heb “and now, listen to their voice.”

[8:9]  ³ tn The infinitive absolute appears before the imperative for emphasis.

[8:9]  ⁴ tn Heb “and tell them the manner of the king who will rule over them.”