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1 Samuel 8:9-11
Common English Bible
1 Samuel 8:9-11
Common English Bible
9 So comply with their request, but give them a clear warning, telling them how the king will rule over them.”[a]
10 Then Samuel explained everything the Lord had said to the people who were asking for a king. 11 “This is how the king will rule over you,” Samuel said:
“He will take your sons, and will use them for his chariots and his cavalry and as runners for his chariot.
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- 1 Samuel 8:9 Or telling them the lawful practice of the king; also in 8:11; cf 10:25.
1 Samuel 8:9-11
New International Version
1 Samuel 8:9-11
New International Version
9 Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know(A) what the king who will reign over them will claim as his rights.”
10 Samuel told(B) all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. 11 He said, “This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take(C) your sons and make them serve(D) with his chariots and horses, and they will run in front of his chariots.(E)
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