1 Samuel 8:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

He will also take a tenth of your sheep and goats. You will become the king's slaves,

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father Solomon forced us to work very hard. But if you make our work easier, we will serve you and do whatever you ask.”

Hebrews 7:2

Then Abraham gave him a tenth of everything he had. The meaning of the name Melchizedek is “King of Justice”. But since Salem means “peace”, he is also “King of Peace”.

1 Samuel 17:8

Goliath went out and shouted to the army of Israel: Why are you lining up for battle? I'm the best soldier in our army, and all of you are in Saul's army. Choose your best soldier to come out and fight me!

1 Samuel 8:16

The king will take your slaves and your best young men and your donkeys and make them do his work.

1 Samuel 8:18

and you will finally cry out for the LORD to save you from the king you wanted. But the LORD won't answer your prayers.