1 Samuel 8:14

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 Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 8:14

BSB

He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his servants.

AKJV

And he will take your fields, and your vineyards, and your olive groves, even the best of them, and give them to his servants.

CPDV

Also, he will take your fields, and your vineyards, and your best olive groves, and he will give them to his servants.

ERV

And he will take your fields, and your vineyards, and your oliveyards, even the best of them, and give them to his servants.

NHEB

He will take your fields, and your vineyards, and your olive groves, even their best, and give them to his servants.

SMT

And your fields and your vineyards, and your olive trees, the good he will take and give to his servants.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 8:14

AndhewilltakeH3947VerbyourfieldsH7704Noun MasculineandyourvineyardsH3754Noun MasculineandyouroliveyardsH2132eventhebestH2896ofthemandgiveH5414VerbthemtohisservantsH5650Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 8:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 8:14

Summary

King seizes best agricultural lands for himself

Place

Israel

Event

Warning of land confiscation

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC