1Sa 8:9 | NETfull | STEP | So now do as they say. But seriously 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. ^{▼▼ Heb “and now, listen to their voice.”} But seriously warn ^{▼▼ The infinitive absolute appears before the imperative for emphasis.} them and make them aware of the policies of the king who will rule over them.” ^{▼▼ Heb “and tell them the manner of the king who will rule over them.”}