Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The people refused to listen to Samuel. Instead, they insisted, "No! Let a king rule over us instead!
New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless, the people
King James Version
Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;
Holman Bible
The people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We must have a king over us.
A Conservative Version
But the people refused to hearken to the voice of Samuel. And they said, No, but we will have a king over us
American Standard Version
But the people refused to hearken unto the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay: but we will have a king over us,
Amplified
Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel, and they said, “No, but there shall be a king over us,
Bible in Basic English
But the people gave no attention to the voice of Samuel; and they said, No, but we will have a king over us,
Darby Translation
And the people refused to hearken to the voice of Samuel; and they said, No, but there shall be a king over us,
Julia Smith Translation
And the people will refuse to hear to the voice of Samuel; and they will say, Nay; but a king shall be over us.
King James 2000
Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;
Lexham Expanded Bible
However, the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel and they said, "No, but there must be a king over us,
Modern King James verseion
But the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel. And they said, No, but we will have a king over us.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Nevertheless, the people would not hear the voice of Samuel, but did say, "Nay, not so: But there shall be a king over us,
NET Bible
But the people refused to heed Samuel's warning. Instead they said, "No! There will be a king over us!
New Heart English Bible
But the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel; and they said, "No; but we will have a king over us,
The Emphasized Bible
But the people refused to hearken unto the voice of Samuel, - and they said - Nay! but, a king, shall be over us:
Webster
Nevertheless, the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, No; but we will have a king over us;
World English Bible
But the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel; and they said, "No; but we will have a king over us,
Youngs Literal Translation
And the people refuse to hearken to the voice of Samuel, and say, 'Nay, but a king is over us,
Themes
Government » Mosaic » Chose, or ratified, the chief ruler
Government » Mosaic » Miscellany of facts relating to the senate » Demands a king
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » In bad governmental policies
Israel » Under the judges » Demands » King
Kings » Israel asked for, that they might be like the nations
samuel » People desire a king; he protests
Self-will » Exhibited in » Refusing to listen to the messengers of God
Self-will and stubbornness » Exhibited in » Refusing to hearken to the messengers of God
Sinful » The whole imitation of worldly people and customs condemned » In bad governmental policies
Theocracy » Rejected by israel
Worldliness » Seen in the tendency to imitate worldly customs, etc » In bad governmental policies
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 8:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel's Demand For A King
18 When all of this comes about, you will cry out because of your king whom you chose for yourselves, but the LORD won't answer you at that time." 19 The people refused to listen to Samuel. Instead, they insisted, "No! Let a king rule over us instead! 20 We, too, will be like all the nations! Our king will govern us and go out before us to fight our battles."
Phrases
Cross References
Jeremiah 44:16
"As for the message that you reported to us in the name of the LORD, we won't listen to you!
Psalm 81:11
Yet my people didn't obey my voice; Israel didn't submit to me.
Isaiah 66:4
Therefore I, too, will choose harsh treatment for them, and will bring upon them what they dread. For when I called, no one answered; when I spoke, they didn't listen; but they did what I consider to be evil, and chose what doesn't please me."
Jeremiah 7:13
Now, because you have done all these things," declares the LORD, "I spoke to you over and over again, but you didn't listen. I called to you, but you didn't answer.
Ezekiel 33:31
Then they come to you as a group, sit down right in front of you as if they were my people, hear your words and then they don't do what you say because they're seeking only their own desires, they pursue ill-gotten profits, and they keep following their own self-interests.