1 Samuel 8:15 cpdv — Moreover, he will take one tenth of your grain and of the results of your vineyards, so that he may give these to his e…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Moreover, he will take one tenth of your grain and of the results of your vineyards, so that he may give these to his eunuchs and servants. "

— 1 Samuel 8:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 8 — Context

12

And he will appoint them to be his tribunes and centurions, and the plowmen of his fields, and the harvesters of the grain, and the makers of his weapons and chariots.

13

Likewise, your daughters he will take for himself as makers of ointments, and as cooks and bakers.

14

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

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Moreover, he will take one tenth of your grain and of the results of your vineyards, so that he may give these to his eunuchs and servants.

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Then, too, he will take your servants, and handmaids, and your best young men, and your donkeys, and he will set them to his work.

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Also, he will take a tenth of your flocks. And you will be his servants.

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And you will cry out, in that day, from the face of the king, whom you have chosen for yourselves. And the Lord will not heed you, in that day. For you requested a king for yourselves.”

1 Samuel 8:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 8:15 say?
1 Samuel 8:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Moreover, he will take one tenth of your grain and of the results of your vineyards, so that he may give these to his eunuchs and servants. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 8:15 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 8:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 15.
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 8:15.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 8:15 in?
1 Samuel 8:15 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 8:15?
1 Samuel 8:15 reads (CPDV): “Moreover, he will take one tenth of your grain and of the results of your vineyards, so that he may give these to his eunuchs and servants. ” 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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