1 Samuel 8:5

8:5 They said to him, “Look, you are old, and your sons don’t follow your ways. So now appoint over us a king to lead ¹  us, just like all the other nations have.”

1 Samuel 9:8

9:8 The servant went on to answer Saul, “Look, I happen to have in my hand a quarter shekel ²  of silver. I will give it to the man of God and he will tell us where we should go.” ³ 

1 Samuel 12:7

12:7 Now take your positions, so I may confront you ⁴  before the Lord regarding all the Lord’s just actions toward you and your ancestors. ⁵ 

[8:5]  ¹ tn Heb “judge” (also in v. 6).

[9:8]  ² sn A quarter shekel of silver would weigh about a tenth of an ounce (about 3 grams).

[9:8]  ³ tn Heb “our way.”

[12:7]  ⁴ tn Heb “and I will enter into judgment with you” (NRSV similar); NAB “and I shall arraign you.”

[12:7]  ⁵ tn Heb “all the just actions which he has done with you and with your fathers.”