Samuel's successful defense of the Israelites against their enemies demonstrates that they have no need for a king (who will, moreover, introduce inequality), yet despite this the people demand a king.
Pembelaan Samuel bagi bangsa Israel terhadap musuh-musuh mereka menunjukkan bahwa mereka tidak membutuhkan raja (yang akan menyebabkan ketimpangan sosial), tetapi bagaimanapun juga umat menuntut seorang raja.