Though security was the main objective in Israel’s desire for a king (1 Samuel 8:20; 1 Samuel 12:12), there is a suggestion that their desire also had to do with status. They wanted to be similar to the nations around them instead of being holy to God (different).1 Weary of being unique, they wanted to be like the people around them.2
19 Le peuple refusa d'écouter la voix de Samuel. Non! dirent-ils, mais il y aura un roi sur nous,