1 Samuel 8:17

New American Bible - revised edition

He will also tithe your flocks. As for you, you will become his slaves.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father put a heavy yoke on us. If you now lighten the harsh servitude and the heavy yoke your father imposed on us, we will be your servants.”

Hebrews 7:2

And Abraham apportioned to him “a tenth of everything.” His name first means righteous king, and he was also “king of Salem,” that is, king of peace.

1 Samuel 17:8

He stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel: “Why come out in battle formation? I am a Philistine, and you are Saul’s servants. Choose one of your men, and have him come down to me.

1 Samuel 8:16

He will take your male and female slaves, as well as your best oxen and donkeys, and use them to do his work.

1 Samuel 8:18

On that day you will cry out because of the king whom you have chosen, but the Lord will not answer you on that day.” Persistent Demand.