Parallel Verses New International Version And the LORD told him: "Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king. King James Bible And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them. Darby Bible Translation And Jehovah said to Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them. World English Bible Yahweh said to Samuel, "Listen to the voice of the people in all that they tell you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me, that I should not be king over them. Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah saith unto Samuel, 'Hearken to the voice of the people, to all that they say unto thee, for thee they have not rejected, but Me they have rejected, from reigning over them. 1 Samuel 8:7 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThey have rejected me - They wish to put that government in the hands of a mortal, which was always in the hands of their God. But hearken unto their voice - grant them what they request. So we find God grants that in his displeasure which he withholds in his mercy. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Hearken Psalm 81:11,12 But my people would not listen to my voice; and Israel would none of me... they have not Matthew 10:24,25,40 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord... Library 'Make us a King''Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel, onto Ramah, 5. And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations. 6. But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the Lord. 7. And the Lord said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected Me, … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Cross References Exodus 16:8 Moses also said, "You will know that it was the LORD when he gives you meat to eat in the evening and all the bread you want in the morning, because he has heard your grumbling against him. Who are we? You are not grumbling against us, but against the LORD." Judges 8:23 But Gideon told them, "I will not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you. The LORD will rule over you." 1 Samuel 8:8 As they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you. 1 Samuel 8:22 The LORD answered, "Listen to them and give them a king." Then Samuel said to the Israelites, "Everyone go back to your own town." 1 Samuel 10:19 But you have now rejected your God, who saves you out of all your disasters and calamities. And you have said, 'No, appoint a king over us.' So now present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans." 1 Samuel 12:1 Samuel said to all Israel, "I have listened to everything you said to me and have set a king over you. 1 Samuel 12:12 "But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, 'No, we want a king to rule over us'--even though the LORD your God was your king. Jump to Previous Desiring Ear Hearken Regard Reign Reigning Rejected Samuel Thee Turned VoiceJump to Next Desiring Ear Hearken Regard Reign Reigning Rejected Samuel Thee Turned VoiceLinks 1 Samuel 8:7 NIV1 Samuel 8:7 NLT 1 Samuel 8:7 ESV 1 Samuel 8:7 NASB 1 Samuel 8:7 KJV 1 Samuel 8:7 Bible Apps 1 Samuel 8:7 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 8:7 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 8:7 French Bible 1 Samuel 8:7 German Bible 1 Samuel 8:7 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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