Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the Lord, the king, and the people that they would be the Lord’s people and another covenant between the king and the people. ,
1 Samuel 10:25 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Samuel proclaimed to the people the rights of kingship. He wrote them on a scroll, which he placed in the presence of the Lord. Then Samuel sent all the people home. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom [defining the position of the king in relation to God and to the people], and wrote it in a book and laid it up before the Lord. And Samuel sent all the people away, each one to his home. American Standard Version (1901) Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before Jehovah. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house. Common English Bible Samuel then explained to the people how the monarchy should operate and wrote it in a scroll and placed it in the LORD’s presence. Then Samuel sent every person back to their homes. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Samuel spoke to the people the law of the kingdom, and he wrote it in a book, and he stored it in the sight of the Lord. And Samuel dismissed all the people, each one to his own house. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Samuel told the people the law of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the Lord: and Samuel sent away all the people, every one to his own house. |
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the Lord, the king, and the people that they would be the Lord’s people and another covenant between the king and the people. ,
‘Take this book of the law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God so that it may remain there as a witness against you.
for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
Remind them to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
Joshua blessed them and sent them on their way, and they went to their homes.
Then Samuel said to the people, ‘Come, let’s go to Gilgal, so we can renew the kingship there.’
Listen to them, but solemnly warn them and tell them about the customary rights of the king who will reign over them.’