1 Samuel 8:6

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 8:6

BSB

But when they said, "Give us a king to judge us," their demand was displeasing in the sight of Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD.

AKJV

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to the LORD.

CPDV

And the word was displeasing in the eyes of Samuel, for they had said, "Give us a king to judge us." And Samuel prayed to the Lord.

ERV

But the thing displeased Samuel; when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.

NHEB

But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, "Give us a king to judge us." Samuel prayed to the LORD.

SMT

And the word will be evil in the eyes of Samuel when they said, Give to us a king to judge us: and Samuel will pray to Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 8:6

ButthethingH1697Noun Masculine displeasedH5869Noun SamuelH8050Proper Name MasculinewhentheysaidH559Verb GiveH5414VerbusakingH4428Noun MasculinetojudgeH8199VerbusAndSamuelH8050Proper Name Masculine prayedH6419VerbuntotheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for 1 Samuel 8:6

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 8:6

Summary

Leader displeased by request seeks divine guidance

Place

Ramah

Event

Prayer for divine wisdom

Estimated Time Period

c. 1040 BC