1 Samuel 8:16 bbe — He will take your men-servants and your servant-girls, and the best of your oxen and your asses and put them to his wor…

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"He will take your men-servants and your servant-girls, and the best of your oxen and your asses and put them to his work."

— 1 Samuel 8:16, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 8 — Context

Your daughters he will take to be makers of perfumes and cooks and bread-makers.

He will take your fields and your vine-gardens and your olive-gardens, all the best of them, and give them to his servants.

He will take a tenth of your seed and of the fruit of your vines and give it to his servants.

He will take your men-servants and your servant-girls, and the best of your oxen and your asses and put them to his work.

He will take a tenth of your sheep: and you will be his servants.

Then you will be crying out because of your king whom you have taken for yourselves; but the Lord will not give you an answer in that day.

But the people gave no attention to the voice of Samuel; and they said, No, but we will have a king over us,

1 Samuel 8:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 8:16 say?

1 Samuel 8:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He will take your men-servants and your servant-girls, and the best of your oxen and your asses and put them to his work.”

Where is 1 Samuel 8:16 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 8:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 16.

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 8:16.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 8:16 in?

1 Samuel 8:16 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 8:16?

1 Samuel 8:16 reads (BBE): “He will take your men-servants and your servant-girls, and the best of your oxen and your asses and put them to his work.” 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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