1 Samuel 8:8

“According to all the works which they have done since the day that I brought them out of Egypt, etc.] This was no new thing; all that they had done since they were wonderfully favoured of God, as to be brought out of Egyptian bondage, was all of a piece with this; one continued series of ingratitude, of rebellion against God, and against his servants, that he employed under him, as Moses, Aaron, etc. even unto this day, wherewith they have forsaken me, and served other gods; this is what this people were always addicted to, to east off the worship and service of God, and go into idolatry: so do they also unto thee; acted the like ungrateful part to him for all the service he had done them,…”

“So do they - Thou farest no worse than myself. This he speaks for Samuel's comfort and vindication. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 8:9”

“8:8 followed other gods: The people’s request for a king was tantamount to idolatry. Israel’s monarchy was a divine concession rather than a divine gift. Kingship or any other human institution becomes idolatrous when it replaces trust in God.”

“Exo 14:11, Exo 14:12, Exo 16:3, Exo 17:2, Exo 32:1; Num 14:2-4, Num 16:2, Num 16:3, Num 16:41; Deu 9:24; Jdg 2:2, Jdg 2:3, Jdg 2:20, Jdg 4:1, Jdg 6:1, Jdg 13:1; Psa 78:56-59, Psa 106:14-21, Psa 106:34-40; Act 7:51-53 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 8:9”