1 Samuel 8:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The king will take your best fields, as well as your vineyards, and olive orchards and give them to his own officials.

Cross References

1 Kings 21:19

Go and tell him that I say, ‘Ahab, you murdered Naboth and took his property. And so, in the very spot where dogs licked up Naboth's blood, they will lick up your blood.’ ” When Elijah found him,

1 Kings 21:2

One day, Ahab said, “Naboth, your vineyard is near my palace. Give it to me so I can turn it into a vegetable garden. I'll give you a better vineyard or pay whatever you want for yours.”

1 Kings 21:7

“Aren't you the king of Israel?” Jezebel asked. “Get out of bed and eat something! Don't worry, I'll get Naboth's vineyard for you.”

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.

1 Samuel 22:7

He told them: Listen to me! You belong to the Benjamin tribe, so if that son of Jesse ever becomes king, he won't give you fields or vineyards. He won't make you officers in charge of thousands or hundreds as I have done.

1 Samuel 8:13

Your daughters will have to make perfume or do his cooking and baking.

1 Samuel 8:15

He will also take a tenth of your grain and grapes and give it to his officers and officials.