Devine Scripture

1 Samuel 8:19

1 Samuel chapter 8 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But the people refused to hearken unto the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay: but we will have a king over us,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But the people refused to hearken unto the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay: but we will have a king over us,

Context

v.18And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king whom ye shall have chosen you; and Jehovah will not answer you in that day.

v.19This passage

v.20that we also may be like all the nations, and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 81:11

    But my people hearkened not to my voice; And Israel would none of me.

  • Ezekiel 33:31

    And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but do them not; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goeth after their gain.

  • Jeremiah 7:13

    And now, because ye have done all these works, saith Jehovah, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not:

  • Jeremiah 44:16

    As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of Jehovah, we will not hearken unto thee.

  • Isaiah 66:4

    I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did that which was evil in mine eyes, and chose that wherein I delighted not.