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1 Samuel 8:21

1 Samuel 8:22-1964 bbe — 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, L…

Bible in Basic English

"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."

— 1 Samuel 8:22-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 8 — Context

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

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So that we may be like the other nations, and so that our king may be our judge and go out before us to war.

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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 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.

1 Samuel 8:22-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 8:22-1964 say?
1 Samuel 8:22-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is 1 Samuel 8:22-1964 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 8:22-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 8, verses 22–1964.
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 8:22-1964.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 8:22-1964 in?
1 Samuel 8:22-1964 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 8:22-1964?
1 Samuel 8:22-1964 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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