1 Samuel 8:13 net — He will take your daughters to be ointment makers, cooks, and bakers.

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"He will take your daughters to be ointment makers, cooks, and bakers."

— 1 Samuel 8:13, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 8 — Context

10

So Samuel spoke all of the LORD’S words to the people who were asking him for a king.

11

He said,“Here are the policies of the king who will rule over you: He will conscript your sons and put them in his chariot forces and in his cavalry; they will run in front of his chariot.

12

He will appoint for himself leaders of thousands and leaders of fifties, as well as those who plow his ground, reap his harvest, and make his weapons of war and his chariot equipment.

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He will take your daughters to be ointment makers, cooks, and bakers.

14

He will take your best fields, vineyards, and olive groves, and give them to his own servants.

15

He will demand a tenth of your seed and of the produce of your vineyards and give it to his administrators and his servants.

16

He will take your male and female servants, as well as your best cattle and your donkeys, and assign them for his own use.

1 Samuel 8:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 8:13 say?
1 Samuel 8:13 in the NET Bible reads: “He will take your daughters to be ointment makers, cooks, and bakers.”
Where is 1 Samuel 8:13 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 8:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 8:13.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 8:13 in?
1 Samuel 8:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 8:13?
1 Samuel 8:13 reads (NET): “He will take your daughters to be ointment makers, cooks, and bakers.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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