פירוש על שמואל א 8:9

But warn them.⁶See Bereishis 43:3. Warn them that the fear of their king be upon them.⁷In order to impress Bnei Yisroel with awe for the monarchy, i.e., the king’s position, Shmuel was instructed to teach them the honor due to a king of Yisroel.