1 Samuel 8:17

New International Reader's Version

He will take a tenth of your sheep and goats. You yourselves will become his slaves.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father put a heavy load on our shoulders. But now make our hard work easier. Make the heavy load on us lighter. Then we’ll serve you.”

Hebrews 7:2

Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means “king of what is right.” Also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

1 Samuel 17:8

Goliath stood there and shouted to the soldiers of Israel. He said, “Why do you come out and line up for battle? I’m a Philistine. You are servants of Saul. Choose one of your men. Have him come down and face me.

1 Samuel 8:16

He will also take your male and female servants. He’ll take your best cattle and donkeys. He’ll use all of them any way he wants to.

1 Samuel 8:18

When that time comes, you will cry out for help because of the king you have chosen. But the Lord won’t answer you at that time.”