1 Samuel 8:17

He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his servants.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 8:17

BSB
He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves.
AKJV
He will take the tenth of your sheep: and you shall be his servants.
CPDV
Also, he will take a tenth of your flocks. And you will be his servants.
ERV
He will take the tenth of your flocks: and ye shall be his servants.
NHEB
He will take the tenth of your flocks: and you shall be his servants.
SMT
And of your sheep he will take the tenth: and ye shall be to him for servants.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 8:17

HewilltakethetenthH6237VerbofyoursheepH6629Noun FeminineandyeshallbehisservantsH5650Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 8:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 8:17
Summary
King demands tenth of livestock; people become servants
Place
Israel
Event
Final warning of servitude
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Prophecy