Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 8:19

19 ¶ Nevertheless, the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel: and they said, Nay , but there shall be a king over us :

i. e. These things shall never be, these are but vain Suppositions to affright us from our purpose. Thus they are not ashamed ot give Samuel the lye, of whose Modesty, Integrity, and Prophetical Spirit, they had so great assurance, as if he had feigned those pretences meerly to keep the power in his own and his Sons hands.

We will have a King, whatsover it cost us, although all thy Predictions should be verified.