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1 Samuel 8:9

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8:9So now do as they say.7 But seriously warn8 them and make them aware of the policies of the king who will rule over them.”9

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  1. 7 Heb “and now, listen to their voice.”
  2. 8 The infinitive absolute appears before the imperative for emphasis.
  3. 9 Heb “and tell them the manner of the king who will rule over them.”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Now then, obey their voice; only you shall solemnly warn them and show them the ways of the king who shall reign over them.”

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will claim as his rights.”

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Listen to them, but solemnly warn them and tell them about the customary rights of the king who will reign over them.”

NLTNew Living Translation

Do as they ask, but solemnly warn them about the way a king will reign over them.”

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And so then, listen to their voice. However, you must earnestly warn them; you must explain to them the custom of the king who will rule over them.”

KJV 1900King James Version

Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit yet protest solemnly unto them, and shew them the manner of the king that shall reign over them.