1 Samuel 8:17

Good News Translation

He will take a tenth of your flocks. And you yourselves will become his slaves.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father Solomon treated us harshly and placed heavy burdens on us. If you make these burdens lighter and make life easier for us, we will be your loyal subjects.”

Hebrews 7:2

and Abraham gave him one tenth of all he had taken. (The first meaning of Melchizedek's name is “King of Righteousness”; and because he was king of Salem, his name also means “King of Peace.”)

1 Samuel 17:8

Goliath stood and shouted at the Israelites, “What are you doing there, lined up for battle? I am a Philistine, you slaves of Saul! Choose one of your men to fight me.

1 Samuel 8:16

He will take your servants and your best cattle and donkeys, and make them work for him.

1 Samuel 8:18

When that time comes, you will complain bitterly because of your king, whom you yourselves chose, but the Lord will not listen to your complaints.”