Israel Asks for a King. 8 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israel's leaders. 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second ...

Israel Demands a King. 8 When Samuel became old,he made his sons judges over Israel. 2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, ...

What does 1 Samuel 8:15 mean? At the Lord's direction, Samuel is being as blunt as possible to warn Israel about having a human king (1 Samuel 8:4–5, 9).

15 He will take the tenth of your grain and of your vineyards and give it to his officers and to his servants.

He will take a tenth of your grain and your grape harvest and distribute it among his officers and attendants.

15 He will take a tenth of your grain and your vintage, and give it to his officers and servants. 16 And he will take your male servants, your female servants ...

1 Samuel 8:15 NIV ... He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants. NIV: New International Version.

15 "He will take a tenth of your seed and of your vineyards and give to his officers and to his servants.

In 1 Samuel 8:15, God communicates through Samuel that a king would impose significant taxation on the people, taking a portion of their harvests for royal use.

8 When Samuel became old, rhe made his sons judges over Israel. 2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges ...