1 Samuel 8:9

New International Reader's Version

Let them have what they want. But give them a strong warning. Let them know what the king who rules over them will expect to be done for him.”

Cross References

Jeremiah 11:7

Long ago I brought your people up from Egypt. From that time until today, I warned them again and again. I said, “Obey me.”

Ezekiel 3:18

Suppose I say to a sinful person, ‘You can be sure you will die.’ And you do not warn them. You do not try to get them to change their evil ways in order to save their life. Then that sinful person will die because they have sinned. And I will hold you responsible for their death.

Ezekiel 46:18

The prince must not take any share of land that belongs to the people. He must not drive them off their property. He must give his sons their share out of his own property. Then not one of my people will be separated from their property.”

1 Samuel 10:25

Samuel explained to the people the rights and duties of the king who ruled over them. He wrote them down in a book. He placed it in front of the Lord in the holy tent. Then he sent the people away. He sent each of them to their own homes.

1 Samuel 12:1

Samuel spoke to all the Israelites. He said, “I’ve done everything you asked me to do. I’ve placed a king over you.

1 Samuel 14:52

As long as Saul was king, he had to fight hard against the Philistines. So every time Saul saw a strong or brave man, he took him into his army.

1 Samuel 2:13

When any of the people came to offer a sacrifice, here is what the priests would do. While the meat was being boiled, the servant of the priest would come with a large fork in his hand.

1 Samuel 8:8

They are doing just as they have always done. They have deserted me and served other gods. They have done that from the time I brought them up out of Egypt until this day. Now they are deserting you too.