1 Samuel 8:20

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 Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 8:20

BSB

Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to judge us, to go out before us, and to fight our battles."

AKJV

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.

CPDV

and we shall be just like all the Gentiles. And our king will judge us, and he will go out before us, and he will fight our wars for us."

ERV

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.

NHEB

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."

SMT

And we were as all the nations; and our king judged us and went out before us, and fought our battles.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 8:20

ThatwealsomaybelikeallthenationsH1471andthatourkingH4428Noun MasculinemayjudgeH8199VerbusandgooutH3318Verb beforeH6440Noun MasculineusandfightH3898VerbourbattlesH4421Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 8:20

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Overview of 1 Samuel 8:20

Summary

People want military leadership like neighboring nations

Place

Israel

Event

People justify demand for monarchy

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC