The people of Israel, like the people of Jared, suddenly wanted to change to a monarchial form of government. The prophet Samuel, who was the judge or ruler over Israel, was saddened by his people’s request. But the Lord revealed the real problem when he told Samuel,
“They have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them”
(1 Samuel 8:7).
Then the Lord told Samuel to give in to their request after warning them of the consequences of their wishes (see v. 9).
When the Jaredites wanted a king, the brother of Jared warned them:
“Surely this thing leadeth into captivity”
(Ether 6:23).
King Mosiah also commented on the potential dangers of kings.see Mosiah 29:16–24).