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1 Samuel 8:17-19
New Catholic Bible
1 Samuel 8:17-19
New Catholic Bible
17 He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you, yourselves, will become his slaves. 18 When that day comes, you will cry out for help because of the king that you have chosen, but on that day the Lord will not listen to you.”[a]
19 But the people refused to listen to Samuel. They said, “No! We want a king over us!
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- 1 Samuel 8:18 Samuel, despite his many admonitions, could not convince the Israelites that they would regret their decision to appoint a king. He wanted them to recognize that in God alone would they find true peace and deliverance.
1 Samuel 8:17-19
New International Version
1 Samuel 8:17-19
New International Version
17 He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves. 18 When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, but the Lord will not answer(A) you in that day.(B)”
19 But the people refused(C) to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We want(D) a king(E) over us.
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