Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 8:9

9 Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit, yet protest solemnly unto them , and shew them the manner of the king ▪ that shall reign over them.

That, if it be possible, thou maist yet prevent their Sin and Misery.

i. e. Of the Kings which they desire like the Kings of other Nations. He speaks not of the just Authority, or the right of their Kings, but of their Practice, as is evident from divers of the following particulars, which are expresly forbidden and condemned in Scripture, as we shall see.

Marginal references: Or, obey.; Or, notwithstanding, when thou hast solemnly protested against them, then thou shalt shew, &c.