1 Samuel 8:22
“And the Lord said to Samuel, Hearken vnto their voyce, and make them a King. And Samuel said vnto the men of Israel, Goe yee euery man vnto his citie.”
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1 Samuel 8:22 Context
20That we also may be like all the nations, and that our King may iudge vs, and goe out before vs, and fight our battels. 21And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the eares of the Lord. 22And the Lord said to Samuel, Hearken vnto their voyce, and make them a King. And Samuel said vnto the men of Israel, Goe yee euery man vnto his citie.
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 8:22
And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.
- King James Version
The LORD said to Samuel, "Listen to their voice and appoint them a king. So Samuel said to the men of Israel, "Go every man to his city.""
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And Jehovah said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And the Lord said to Samuel, Give ear to their voice and make a king for them. Then Samuel said to the men of Israel, Let every man go back to his town.
- Basic English Bible
And Jehovah said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said to the men of Israel, Go ye every man to his city.
- Darby Bible
And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken to their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said to the men of Israel, Go ye every man to his city.
- Webster's Bible
Yahweh said to Samuel, "Listen to their voice, and make them a king." Samuel said to the men of Israel, "Every man go to his city."
- World English Bible
and Jehovah saith unto Samuel, `Hearken to their voice, and thou hast caused to reign over them a king.' And Samuel saith unto the men of Israel, `Go ye each to his city.'
- Youngs Literal Bible
And the LORD said to Samuel: 'Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king.' And Samuel said unto the men of Israel: 'Go ye every man unto his city.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 8:22
8:22 Go - Betake yourselves to your several occasions, till you hear more from me in this matter.