1Sa 8:9 | NET2full | STEP | So now do as they say . But you must warn them and make them aware of the policies of the king who will rule over them.”

‏ 1 Samuel 8:9

9 So now do as they say. ^{▼▼tn Heb “and now, listen to their voice.”} But you must warn ^{▼▼tn The infinitive absolute appears before a verb of the same root to emphasize the modality of the verb. Here the imperfect verb expresses obligative modality, prescribing what he should do. So the nuance of the preceding infinitive absolute is “you must,” or “you certainly must.”} them and make them aware of the policies of the king who will rule over them.” ^{▼▼tn Heb “and tell them the manner of the king who will rule over them.”}