1 Samuel 8:15

And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 8:15

BSB

He will take a tenth of your grain and grape harvest and give it to his officials and servants.

AKJV

And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.

CPDV

Moreover, he will take one tenth of your grain and of the results of your vineyards, so that he may give these to his eunuchs and servants.

ERV

And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.

NHEB

He will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.

SMT

And of your seeds and of your vineyards he will take the tenth and give to his eunuchs and to his servants.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 8:15

AndhewilltakethetenthH6237VerbofyourseedH2233Noun MasculineandofyourvineyardsH3754Noun MasculineandgiveH5414VerbtohisofficersH5631Noun MasculineandtohisservantsH5650Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 8:15

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 8:15

Summary

King demands excessive taxation on harvests

Place

Israel

Event

Warning of taxation demands

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC