1 Samuel 8:1
American King James And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.
King James And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.
World English Bible When Samuel was old, he made his sons judges over Israel.
1 Samuel 8:2
American King James Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba.
American Standard Version Now the name of his first-born was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.
King James Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba.
World English Bible Now the name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba.
1 Samuel 8:3
American King James And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.
American Standard Version And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted justice.
King James And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.
World English Bible His sons didn’t walk in his ways, but turned away after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
1 Samuel 8:4
American King James Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel to Ramah,
American Standard Version Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah;
King James Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,
World English Bible Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together and came to Samuel to Ramah.
1 Samuel 8:5
American King James And said to him, Behold, you are old, and your sons walk not in your ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.
American Standard Version and they said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.
King James And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.
World English Bible They said to him, “Behold, you are old, and your sons don’t walk in your ways. Now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.”
1 Samuel 8:6
American King James But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to the LORD.
American Standard Version But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto Jehovah.
King James But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.
World English Bible But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” Samuel prayed to Yahweh.
1 Samuel 8:7
American King James And the LORD said to Samuel, Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you: for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
American Standard Version And Jehovah said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee; for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not be king over them.
King James And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
World English Bible Yahweh said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they tell you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me as the king over them.
1 Samuel 8:8
American King James According to all the works which they have done since the day that I brought them up out of Egypt even to this day, with which they have forsaken me, and served other gods, so do they also to you.
American Standard Version According to all the works which they have done since the day that I brought them up out of Egypt even unto this day, in that they have forsaken me, and served other gods, so do they also unto thee.
King James According to all the works which they have done since the day that I brought them up out of Egypt even unto this day, wherewith they have forsaken me, and served other gods, so do they also unto thee.
World English Bible According to all the works which they have done since the day that I brought them up out of Egypt even to this day, in that they have forsaken me and served other gods, so they also do to you.
1 Samuel 8:9
American King James Now therefore listen to their voice: however, yet protest solemnly to them, and show them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.
American Standard Version Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit thou shalt protest solemnly unto them, and shalt show them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.
King James Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit yet protest solemnly unto them, and show them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.
World English Bible Now therefore, listen to their voice. However, you shall protest solemnly to them, and shall show them the way of the king who will reign over them.”
1 Samuel 8:10
American King James And Samuel told all the words of the LORD to the people that asked of him a king.
American Standard Version And Samuel told all the words of Jehovah unto the people that asked of him a king.
King James And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king.
World English Bible Samuel told all Yahweh’s words to the people who asked him for a king.
1 Samuel 8:11
American King James And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before his chariots.
American Standard Version And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: he will take your sons, and appoint them unto him, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and they shall run before his chariots;
King James And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before his chariots.
World English Bible He said, “This will be the way of the king who shall reign over you: he will take your sons and appoint them as his servants, for his chariots and to be his horsemen; and they will run before his chariots.
1 Samuel 8:12
American King James And he will appoint him captains over thousands, and captains over fifties; and will set them to ear his ground, and to reap his harvest, and to make his instruments of war, and instruments of his chariots.
American Standard Version and he will appoint them unto him for captains of thousands, and captains of fifties; and `he will set some' to plow his ground, and to reap his harvest, and to make his instruments of war, and the instruments of his chariots.
King James And he will appoint him captains over thousands, and captains over fifties; and will set them to ear his ground, and to reap his harvest, and to make his instruments of war, and instruments of his chariots.
World English Bible He will appoint them to him for captains of thousands and captains of fifties; and he will assign some to plow his ground and to reap his harvest; and to make his instruments of war and the instruments of his chariots.
1 Samuel 8:13
American King James And he will take your daughters to be confectionaries, and to be cooks, and to be bakers.
American Standard Version And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, and to be cooks, and to be bakers.
King James And he will take your daughters to be confectionaries, and to be cooks, and to be bakers.
World English Bible He will take your daughters to be perfumers, to be cooks, and to be bakers.
1 Samuel 8:14
American King James And he will take your fields, and your vineyards, and your olive groves, even the best of them, and give them to his servants.
American Standard Version And he will take your fields, and your vineyards, and your oliveyards, even the best of them, and give them to his servants.
King James And he will take your fields, and your vineyards, and your oliveyards, even the best of them, and give them to his servants.
World English Bible He will take your fields, your vineyards, and your olive groves, even your best, and give them to his servants.
1 Samuel 8:15
American King James And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.
American Standard Version And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.
King James And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.
World English Bible He will take one tenth of your seed and of your vineyards, and give it to his officers and to his servants.
1 Samuel 8:16
American King James And he will take your menservants, and your maidservants, and your best young men, and your asses, and put them to his work.
American Standard Version And he will take your men-servants, and your maid-servants, and your goodliest young men, and your asses, and put them to his work.
King James And he will take your menservants, and your maidservants, and your goodliest young men, and your asses, and put them to his work.
World English Bible He will take your male servants, your female servants, your best young men, and your donkeys, and assign them to his own work.
1 Samuel 8:17
American King James He will take the tenth of your sheep: and you shall be his servants.
American Standard Version He will take the tenth of your flocks: and ye shall be his servants.
King James He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his servants.
World English Bible He will take one tenth of your flocks; and you will be his servants.
1 Samuel 8:18
American King James And you shall cry out in that day because of your king which you shall have chosen you; and the LORD will not hear you in that day.
American Standard Version And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king whom ye shall have chosen you; and Jehovah will not answer you in that day.
King James And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye shall have chosen you; and the LORD will not hear you in that day.
World English Bible You will cry out in that day because of your king whom you will have chosen for yourselves; and Yahweh will not answer you in that day.”
1 Samuel 8:19
American King James Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, No; but we will have a king over us;
American Standard Version But the people refused to hearken unto the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay: but we will have a king over us,
King James Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;
World English Bible But the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel; and they said, “No, but we will have a king over us,
1 Samuel 8:20
American King James That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles.
American Standard Version that we also may be like all the nations, and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles.
King James That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles.
World English Bible that we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles.”
1 Samuel 8:21
American King James And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD.
American Standard Version And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of Jehovah.
King James And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD.
World English Bible Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of Yahweh.
1 Samuel 8:22
American King James And the LORD said to Samuel, Listen to their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said to the men of Israel, Go you every man to his city.
American Standard Version And Jehovah said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.
King James And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.
World English Bible Yahweh said to Samuel, “Listen to their voice, and make them a king.” Samuel said to the men of Israel, “Everyone go to your own city.”