1 Samuel 8:17
What does 1 Samuel 8:17 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 8:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He will take the tenth of your flocks: and ye shall be his servants.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his servants.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He will take the tenth of your flocks: and ye shall be his servants.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He will take a tenth of your sheep: and you will be his servants.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862your flock he doth tithe, and ye are to him for servants.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Your flocks also he will tithe, and you shall be his servants.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He will take the tenth of your sheep. And ye shall be his servants.
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