Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But Samuel was not pleased when they said to him, Give us a king to be our judge. And Samuel made prayer to the Lord.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to Jehovah.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us: and Samuel prayed to the LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. Samuel prayed to Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the thing is evil in the eyes of Samuel, when they have said, `Give to us a king to judge us;' and Samuel prayeth unto Jehovah.