1 Samuel 8:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

Do everything they ask, but warn them and tell them how a king will treat them.

Cross References

1 Samuel 10:25

Samuel explained the rights and duties of a king and wrote them all in a book. He put the book in one of the shrines where the Lord was worshiped. Then Samuel sent everyone home.

Ezekiel 46:18

The ruler must never abuse my people by taking land from them. Any land he gives his children must already belong to him.

Ezekiel 3:18

When I tell wicked people they will die because of their sins, you must warn them to turn from their sinful ways so they won't be punished. If you refuse, you are responsible for their death.

1 Samuel 14:52

Saul was at war with the Philistines for as long as he lived. Whenever he found a good warrior or a brave man, Saul made him join his army.

1 Samuel 8:8

Ever since the day I rescued my people from Egypt, they have turned from me to worship idols. Now they are turning away from you.

1 Samuel 12:1

Samuel told the Israelites: I have given you a king, just as you asked.

Jeremiah 11:7

Ever since I brought your ancestors out of Egypt, I have been telling your people to obey me. But you and your ancestors