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1 Samuel 8:21

1 Samuel 8:22 cpdv — Then the Lord said to Samuel, “Listen to their voice, and appoint a king over them.” And Samuel said to the men of Isra…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then the Lord said to Samuel, “Listen to their voice, and appoint a king over them.” And Samuel said to the men of Israel, “Let each one go to his own city.” "

— 1 Samuel 8:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 8 — Context

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But the people were not willing to listen to the voice of Samuel. Instead, they said: “By no means! For there shall be a king over us,

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and we shall be just like all the Gentiles. And our king will judge us, and he will go out before us, and he will fight our wars for us.”

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And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he spoke them to the ears of the Lord.

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Then the Lord said to Samuel, “Listen to their voice, and appoint a king over them.” And Samuel said to the men of Israel, “Let each one go to his own city.”

1 Samuel 8:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 8:22 say?
1 Samuel 8:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then the Lord said to Samuel, “Listen to their voice, and appoint a king over them.” And Samuel said to the men of Israel, “Let each one go to his own city.” ”
Where is 1 Samuel 8:22 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 8:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 22.
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.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 8:22 in?
1 Samuel 8:22 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?
1 Samuel 8:22 reads (CPDV): “Then the Lord said to Samuel, “Listen to their voice, and appoint a king over them.” And Samuel said to the men of Israel, “Let each one go to his own city.” ” 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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