1 Samuel 8:4
Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,
Cross-reference
1 Samuel 7:17
Historical context
In 1 Samuel 7:17, Ramah is Samuel's home and judgment seat — here the elders come to him there, seeking a king.
2 Samuel 5:3
Parallel
In 2 Samuel 5:3, elders gather to anoint David as king — mirroring this earlier gathering to demand a king, showing the fulfillment of the request.