1 Samuel 8:21 web — Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of Yahweh.

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"Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of Yahweh."

— 1 Samuel 8:21, World English Bible

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KJV
“And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the Lord.”
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ASV
“And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of Jehovah. ”
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NET
“So Samuel listened to everything the people said and then reported it to the LORD.”
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DRB
“And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and rehearsed them in the ears of the Lord.”
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“Then Samuel, after hearing all the people had to say, went and gave an account of it to the Lord.”
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“And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the Lord.”
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1 Samuel 8 — Context

You shall cry out in that day because of your king whom you shall have chosen you; and Yahweh will not answer you in that day."

But the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel; and they said, "No; but we will have a king over us,

that we also may be like all the nations, and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles."

Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of Yahweh.

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."

1 Samuel 8:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 8:21 say?

1 Samuel 8:21 in the World English Bible reads: “Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of Yahweh.”

Where is 1 Samuel 8:21 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 8:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 21.

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 8:21.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 8:21 in?

1 Samuel 8:21 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 8:21?

1 Samuel 8:21 reads (WEB): “Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of Yahweh.” 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.

1 Samuel 8:21 web — Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of Yahweh.

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