1. Samuel said to all Israel: “I have done everything you wanted me to do. I have put a king over you.
2. Now you have a king to lead you. I am old and gray, but my sons are here with you. I have been your leader since I was young.
3. Here I am. If I have done anything wrong, you must tell these things to the Lord and his chosen king. Did I steal anyone’s ox or donkey? Did I hurt or cheat anyone? Did I ever take money, or even a pair of sandals, to do something wrong? If I did any of these things, I will make it right.”
4. The Israelites answered, “No, you never did anything bad to us. You never cheated us or took things from us.”