Her rival wife used to upset her and make her worry, ¹  for the Lord had not enabled her to have children.

In the same way that I valued your life this day, ¹  may the Lord value my life ²  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! ¹  Appoint a king over us.” Now take your positions before the Lord by your tribes and by your clans.’”