Her rival wife used to upset her and make her worry, for the Lord had not enabled her to have children.

In the same way that I valued your life this day, may the Lord value my life and deliver me from all danger.”

But today you have rejected your God who saves you from all your trouble and distress. You have said, “No! Appoint a king over us.” Now take your positions before the Lord by your tribes and by your clans.’”