Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
When they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” Samuel considered their demand sinful, so he prayed to the Lord.
New American Standard Bible
But the thing was
King James Version
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.
International Standard Version
Samuel was displeased when they said, "Give us a king to govern us." So Samuel prayed to the LORD.
A Conservative Version
But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to LORD.
American Standard Version
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto Jehovah.
Amplified
But their demand
Bible in Basic English
But Samuel was not pleased when they said to him, Give us a king to be our judge. And Samuel made prayer to the Lord.
Darby Translation
And the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to Jehovah.
Julia Smith Translation
And the word will be evil in the eyes of Samuel when they said, Give to us a king to judge us: and Samuel will pray to Jehovah.
King James 2000
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But the matter {was displeasing to Samuel} when they said, "Give us a king to judge us," so Samuel prayed to Yahweh.
Modern King James verseion
But the thing was evil in the eyes of Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, "Give us a king to judge us." And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.
NET Bible
But this request displeased Samuel, for they said, "Give us a king to lead us." So Samuel prayed to the Lord.
New Heart English Bible
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, "Give us a king to judge us." Samuel prayed to the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
But the thing was displeasing in the eyes of Samuel, when they said, Give unto us a king to judge us. So Samuel prayed unto Yahweh.
Webster
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us: and Samuel prayed to the LORD.
World English Bible
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, "Give us a king to judge us." Samuel prayed to Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the thing is evil in the eyes of Samuel, when they have said, 'Give to us a king to judge us;' and Samuel prayeth unto Jehovah.
Themes
Government » Mosaic » Chose, or ratified, the chief ruler
Government » Mosaic » Miscellany of facts relating to the senate » Demands a king
Hearing » Who the lord will not hear
Israel » Under the judges » Demands » King
Rejection » The reward for rejecting the lord
Interlinear
Nathan
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 8:6
Prayers for 1 Samuel 8:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel's Demand For A King
5
They said to him, “Look, you are old, and your sons do not follow your example. Therefore, appoint a king to judge us the same as all the other nations have.”
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:11
“I regret that I made Saul king,
1 Samuel 12:17
Isn’t the wheat harvest today?
Exodus 32:21
Then Moses asked Aaron, “What did these people do to you that you have led them into such a grave sin?”
Exodus 32:32
Now if You would only forgive their sin. But if not, please erase me from the book You have written.”
Numbers 16:15
Then Moses became angry and said to the Lord, “Don’t respect their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”
Numbers 16:22
But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and said, “God, God of the spirits
Numbers 16:46
Then Moses told Aaron, “Take your firepan, place fire from the altar in it, and add incense. Go quickly to the community and make atonement for them, because wrath has come from the Lord; the plague has begun.”
Ezra 9:3-5
When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and robe, pulled out some of the hair from my head and beard, and sat down devastated.
Psalm 109:4
but I continue to pray.
Luke 6:11-12
They, however, were filled with rage and started discussing with one another what they might do to Jesus.
Philippians 4:6
Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.