1 Samuel 8:17

New Living Translation

He will demand a tenth of your flocks, and you will be his slaves.

Cross References

1 Kings 12:4

“Your father was a hard master,” they said. “Lighten the harsh labor demands and heavy taxes that your father imposed on us. Then we will be your loyal subjects.”

Hebrews 7:2

Then Abraham took a tenth of all he had captured in battle and gave it to Melchizedek. The name Melchizedek means “king of justice,” and king of Salem means “king of peace.”

1 Samuel 17:8

Goliath stood and shouted a taunt across to the Israelites. “Why are you all coming out to fight?” he called. “I am the Philistine champion, but you are only the servants of Saul. Choose one man to come down here and fight me!

1 Samuel 8:16

He will take your male and female slaves and demand the finest of your cattle and donkeys for his own use.

1 Samuel 8:18

When that day comes, you will beg for relief from this king you are demanding, but then the Lord will not help you.”