1 Samuel 8:9

8:9 So now do as they say. ¹  But seriously warn ²  them and make them aware of the policies of the king who will rule over them.” ³ 

1 Samuel 20:7

20:7 If he should then say, ‘That’s fine,’ ⁴  then your servant is safe. But if he becomes very angry, be assured that he has decided to harm me. ⁵ 

1 Samuel 28:17

28:17 The Lord has done exactly as I prophesied! ⁶  The Lord has torn the kingdom from your hand and has given it to your neighbor David!

[8:9]  ¹ tn Heb “and now, listen to their voice.”

[8:9]  ² tn The infinitive absolute appears before the imperative for emphasis.

[8:9]  ³ tn Heb “and tell them the manner of the king who will rule over them.”

[20:7]  ⁴ tn Heb “good.”

[20:7]  ⁵ tn Heb “know that the evil is completed from with him.”

[28:17]  ⁷ tn Heb “just as he said by my hand.”