Samuel clears the air

In chapter 12 of the book of 1 Samuel, Samuel addressed the people of Israel after the victory their king Saul gave them.

Samuel clears the air, telling them he had done everything that was asked of him.  He asked the people if he had taken bribes and other horrible things, something his sons had done.  The Israelites told him that he had not.

Samuel then gave a brief rundown of their history, starting with the days of Moses and Aaron.

He then told the Israelites that God did not want to give them a king, but they insisted.  He warned them that if they did not obey God and worship Him, he would destroy them all, including their king Saul.