1 Samuel 8:9

Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit yet protest solemnly unto them, and shew them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 8:9

BSB

Now listen to them, but you must solemnly warn them and show them the manner of the king who will reign over them."

AKJV

Now therefore listen to their voice: however, yet protest solemnly to them, and show them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.

CPDV

Now therefore, hear their voice. Yet truly, testify to them and foretell to them the rights of the king who will reign over them."

ERV

Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit thou shalt protest solemnly unto them, and shalt shew them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.

NHEB

Now therefore listen to their voice: however you shall protest solemnly to them, and shall show them the way of the king who shall reign over them."

SMT

And now hear to their voice: but protesting, thou shalt protest to them, and announce to them the judgment of the king who shall reign over them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 8:9

NowthereforehearkenH8085untotheirvoiceH6963Noun Masculine howbeitH389AdverbyetprotestH5749Verb solemnlyH5749VerbuntothemandshewH5046VerbthemthemannerH4941Noun MasculineofthekingH4428Noun MasculinethatshallreignH4427Verboverthem

Commentary for 1 Samuel 8:9

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 8:9

Summary

Leader instructed to grant request with warning

Event

Command to grant request with warning

Estimated Time Period

c. 1040 BC