1 Samuel 8:17

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves shall be his slaves.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

Your father made our yoke heavy; now therefore lighten the hard service and the heavy yoke your father put upon us, and we will serve you.

Hebrews 7:2

And Abraham gave to him a tenth portion of all [the spoil]. He is primarily, as his name when translated indicates, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, which means king of peace.

1 Samuel 17:8

Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, Why have you come out to draw up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves and let him come down to me.

1 Samuel 8:16

He will take your men and women servants and the best of your cattle and your donkeys and put them to his work.

1 Samuel 8:18

In that day you will cry out because of your king you have chosen for yourselves, but the Lord will not hear you then.