1 Samuel 8:4

Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 8:4

BSB

So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah.

AKJV

Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel to Ramah,

CPDV

Therefore, all those greater by birth of Israel, having gathered together, went to Samuel at Ramah.

ERV

Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah:

NHEB

Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel to Ramah;

SMT

And all the old men of Israel will gather together and will come to Samuel to Ramah;

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 8:4

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Commentary for 1 Samuel 8:4

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 8:4

Summary

National leaders gather to address grievance

Place

Ramah

Event

Elders gather for petition

Estimated Time Period

c. 1040 BC