Let us now consider what the Scripture teacheth in the same point. To Moses, the children of Israel say thus: “Speak thou to us, and we will hear thee; but let not God speak to us, lest we die” ( Exod. 20:19). This is absolute obedience to Moses. Concerning the right of kings, God Himself by the mouth of Samuel, saith (1 Sam. 8:11⁠–⁠12, etc.