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◄ 1 Samuel 8:16►
New International Version
Your male and female servants and the best of your cattle and donkeys he will take for his own use.

New Living Translation
He will take your male and female slaves and demand the finest of your cattle and donkeys for his own use.

English Standard Version
He will take your male servants and female servants and the best of your young men and your donkeys, and put them to his work.

Berean Standard Bible
And he will take your menservants and maidservants and your best cattle and donkeys and put them to his own use.

King James Bible
And he will take your menservants, and your maidservants, and your goodliest young men, and your asses, and putthem to his work.

New King James Version
And he will take your male servants, your female servants, your finest young men, and your donkeys, and putthem to his work.

New American Standard Bible
He will also take your male servants and your female servants, and your best young men, and your donkeys, and usethem for his work.

NASB 1995
“He will also take your male servants and your female servants and your best young men and your donkeys and use them for his work.

NASB 1977
“He will also take your male servants and your female servants and your best young men and your donkeys, and usethem for his work.

Legacy Standard Bible
He will also take your male slaves and your female slaves and your best young men and your donkeys and usethem for his work.

Amplified Bible
He will take your male servants and your female servants and your best young men and your donkeys and use them for his work.

Christian Standard Bible
He can take your male servants, your female servants, your best cattle, and your donkeys and use them for his work.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He can take your male servants, your female servants, your best young men, and your donkeys and use them for his work.

American Standard Version
And he will take your men-servants, and your maid-servants, and your goodliest young men, and your asses, and put them to his work.

Contemporary English Version
The king will take your slaves and your best young men and your donkeys and make them do his work.

English Revised Version
And he will take your menservants, and your maidservants, and your goodliest young men, and your asses, and put them to his work.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He will take your male and female slaves, your best cattle, and your donkeys for his own use.

Good News Translation
He will take your servants and your best cattle and donkeys, and make them work for him.

International Standard Version
He will take your male and female servants, your best young men, and your donkeys to do his work.

NET Bible
He will take your male and female servants, as well as your best cattle and your donkeys, and assign them for his own use.

New Heart English Bible
He will take your male servants, and your female servants, and your best cattle, and your donkeys, and put them to his work.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he will take your men-servants, and your maid-servants, and your most choice young men, and your asses, and put them to his work.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
And he will take your menservants and maidservants and your best cattle and donkeys and put them to his own use.

World English Bible
He will take your male servants, your female servants, your best young men, and your donkeys, and assign them to his own work.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And your menservants and your maidservants, and the best of your young men and your donkeys, he takes, and has prepared for his own work;

Young's Literal Translation
And your men-servants, and your maid-servants, and your young men -- the best, and your asses, he doth take, and hath prepared for his own work;

Smith's Literal Translation
And your servants and your maids, and your good young men, and your asses, he will take and make for his services.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Your servants also and handmaids, and your goodliest young men, and your asses he will take away, and put them to his work.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, too, he will take your servants, and handmaids, and your best young men, and your donkeys, and he will set them to his work.

New American Bible
He will take your male and female slaves, as well as your best oxen and donkeys, and use them to do his work.

New Revised Standard Version
He will take your male and female slaves, and the best of your cattle and donkeys, and put them to his work.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he will take your menservants and your maidservants, and your goodly young men and your asses, and put them to his work.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And your Servants and your Maids and your beautiful young men and your donkeys he will take and he will make his Servants
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he will take your men-servants, and your maid-servants, and your goodliest young men, and your asses, and put them to his work.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he will take your servants, and your handmaids, and your good herds and your asses, and will take the tenth of them for his works.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Samuel's Warning
…15He will take a tenth of your grain and grape harvest and give it to his officials and servants.16Andhe will takeyour menservantsandmaidservantsandyour bestcattleand donkeysand put themto his own use.17He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves.…

Cross References
1 Kings 21:7-15
But his wife Jezebel said to him, “Do you not reign over Israel? Get up, eat some food, and be cheerful, for I will get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” / Then Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city. / In the letters she wrote: “Proclaim a fast and give Naboth a seat of honor among the people. ...

Ezekiel 46:18
The prince must not take any of the inheritance of the people by evicting them from their property. He is to provide an inheritance for his sons from his own property, so that none of My people will be displaced from his property.’”

1 Kings 4:7-28
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...

1 Kings 12:4
“Your father put a heavy yoke on us. But now you must lighten the burden of your father’s service and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.”

1 Kings 9:22
But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slavery, because they were his men of war, his servants, his officers, his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry.

1 Kings 5:13-18
Then King Solomon conscripted a labor force of 30,000 men from all Israel. / He sent them to Lebanon in monthly shifts of 10,000 men, so that they would spend one month in Lebanon and two months at home. And Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor. / Solomon had 70,000 porters and 80,000 stonecutters in the mountains, ...

1 Kings 12:10-11
The young men who had grown up with him replied, “This is how you should answer these people who said to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you must make it lighter.’ This is what you should tell them: ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist! / Whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.’”

1 Kings 21:3
But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.”

2 Samuel 15:1
Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him.

2 Kings 23:35
So Jehoiakim paid the silver and gold to Pharaoh Neco, but to meet Pharaoh’s demand he taxed the land and exacted the silver and the gold from the people, each according to his wealth.

Nehemiah 5:4-5
Still others were saying, “We have borrowed money to pay the king’s tax on our fields and vineyards. / We and our children are just like our countrymen and their children, yet we are subjecting our sons and daughters to slavery. Some of our daughters are already enslaved, but we are powerless to redeem them because our fields and vineyards belong to others.”

Matthew 20:25
But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

Luke 22:25
So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.

Mark 10:42
So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

Matthew 17:25-26
“Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?” / “From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus said to him.


Treasury of Scripture

And he will take your menservants, and your maidservants, and your best young men, and your asses, and put them to his work.

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1 Samuel 8
1.By occasion of the ill government of Samuel's sons, the Israelites ask a king
6.Samuel praying in grief is comforted by God
10.He tells the manner of a king
19.God wills Samuel to yield unto the importunity of the people














And he will take your menservants and maidservants
This phrase highlights the practice of conscription and forced labor, common in ancient Near Eastern monarchies. Kings often claimed the right to enlist servants for royal projects, reflecting the loss of personal freedom under a centralized authority. This warning from Samuel underscores the shift from a theocracy, where God was the direct ruler, to a monarchy, where human kings would impose their will. The Israelites' demand for a king (1 Samuel 8:5) was a rejection of God's unique leadership, leading to the consequences Samuel outlines.

and your best cattle and donkeys
The mention of "best cattle and donkeys" indicates the economic impact of a monarchy. Livestock was a primary measure of wealth and essential for agriculture and transportation. By taking the best animals, the king would not only diminish personal wealth but also affect the community's productivity and prosperity. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the cost of human governance compared to divine provision, as seen in the Israelites' wilderness experience where God provided directly for their needs (Exodus 16).

and put them to his own use
This phrase emphasizes the self-serving nature of human kingship, contrasting with God's selfless leadership. The king's appropriation of resources for personal gain illustrates the potential for abuse of power. This serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of centralized authority and the human tendency toward corruption. The narrative foreshadows the reigns of future kings, such as Solomon, who heavily taxed and conscripted labor for his building projects (1 Kings 5:13-18). It also contrasts with the servant leadership exemplified by Jesus Christ, who came not to be served but to serve (Mark 10:45).

Persons / Places / Events
1.Samuel
The last judge of Israel, who is delivering God's warning to the Israelites about the consequences of demanding a king.

2.Israelites
The people of Israel who are requesting a king to lead them, like other nations, rejecting God's direct rule.

3.King
The future monarch that the Israelites are demanding, who will take their resources for his own use.

4.Menservants and Maidservants
Representing the human resources that will be conscripted by the king.

5.Cattle and Donkeys
Symbolizing the material wealth and agricultural resources that will be appropriated by the king.
Teaching Points
The Cost of Rejecting God's Rule
When we demand our own way, we may end up with burdens we did not anticipate. The Israelites' desire for a king led to increased burdens and loss of freedom.

The Nature of Earthly Authority
Earthly leaders often prioritize their own interests over those they lead. This passage warns us to be cautious about placing too much trust in human authority.

God's Foreknowledge and Warnings
God, through Samuel, warns the Israelites of the consequences of their choices. We should heed God's warnings in Scripture to avoid unnecessary hardships.

The Call to Servant Leadership
Unlike earthly kings, Jesus calls us to serve others selflessly. We should strive to lead by serving, following Christ's example.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 8:16?

2.How does 1 Samuel 8:16 illustrate the consequences of rejecting God's kingship?

3.What does "best of your young men" reveal about the king's demands?

4.How can 1 Samuel 8:16 guide us in choosing earthly leaders today?

5.Compare 1 Samuel 8:16 with Deuteronomy 17:14-20 on kingship warnings.

6.How does this verse challenge us to prioritize God's authority over human rulers?

7.Why did God allow Israel to have a king despite the warnings in 1 Samuel 8:16?

8.How does 1 Samuel 8:16 reflect on the nature of human authority and power?

9.What does 1 Samuel 8:16 reveal about God's view on earthly kingship?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 8?

11.What is the Holy Spirit's outpouring?

12.Could 1 Samuel 8 reflect later editorial influences rather than an authentic historical event?

13.What are Joab's key achievements and lessons in the Bible?

14.In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?
What Does 1 Samuel 8:16 Mean
And he will take your menservants and maidservants

• The statement is a literal warning that a future king will claim the able‐bodied workers of Israel for palace duties, military logistics, and state projects (1 Samuel 8:11–13).

• Scripture shows this came true: Saul pressed men into his service (1 Samuel 14:52), and Solomon conscripted 30,000 laborers (1 Kings 5:13–14).

• The pattern echoes Pharaoh’s domination in Egypt (Exodus 1:13–14) and anticipates Rehoboam’s boast, “My father laid on you a heavy yoke” (1 Kings 12:14).

• By seizing household servants, the king would erode family autonomy and remind Israel that trading God’s direct rule for human rule brings bondage (Deuteronomy 17:14–15).

and your best cattle and donkeys

• “Best” underscores that the crown would not settle for leftovers; prime breeding stock, plow animals, and beasts of burden would be requisitioned.

• Loss of cattle meant reduced harvests and diminished wealth (Proverbs 14:4), while losing donkeys crippled transport and farming (Job 1:3).

• Saul later promised fields and vineyards to reward his officers, property that first had to be taken (1 Samuel 22:7). Solomon’s vast herds for daily feasting (1 Kings 4:22–23) confirm the prophecy’s accuracy.

• The verse exposes how earthly governments often finance grandeur by draining the productive resources of ordinary people (Ezekiel 46:18).

and put them to his own use

• The phrase highlights motive: royal self‐interest. The livestock and servants are diverted “to his own use,” not for equitable public service (1 Peter 5:3 contrasts shepherding vs. lording it over).

• History validates this: Saul’s rash oath served his pride (1 Samuel 14:24), and Solomon’s opulence showcased personal prestige (1 Kings 10:21–23).

• God contrasts such rulers with the true Shepherd who “lays down His life for the sheep” (John 10:11) and the Servant‐King who “came not to be served, but to serve” (Matthew 20:25–28).

• The verse therefore warns against misplaced trust in human government and directs hearts back to the Lord’s righteous rule (Psalm 146:3–10).

summary

1 Samuel 8:16 foretells that a human king would conscript Israel’s servants and seize its finest livestock for his private agenda, a literal prophecy fulfilled in Israel’s monarchy. The verse exposes the costly trade-off when God’s people prefer human authority over divine kingship: personal freedom, property, and prosperity are surrendered to self-serving rulers. Trusting the Lord alone safeguards true liberty and stewardship.

(16)And your goodliest young men.--The LXX. Greek Version here reads, "your best oxen," which required only the change of one letter of similar sound in the Hebrew word here. This was, no doubt,. the reading of the original text, as the young men seem included among the sons in1Samuel 8:11-12, and oxen would naturally precede the asses mentioned in the next clause of this verse.

Verse 16. -He will... put them to his work. Again the hateful forced service, but here not, as in ver. 12, of themselves, but of their households. Instead ofyour goodliest young men the Septuagint reads, "your bestoxen," which requires only the change of one letter, and is in agreement with the rest of the verse. Samuel would scarcely place their choicest young men between the female slaves and the asses. But while the ass was used chiefly for riding, the ox was, as he still continues to be upon the Continent, man's most faithful and valued friend and fellow labourer.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And
וְאֶת־(wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

he will take
יִקָּ֑ח(yiq·qāḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947:To take

your menservants
עַבְדֵיכֶם֩(‘aḇ·ḏê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 5650:Slave, servant

and
וְֽאֶת־(wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

maidservants
שִׁפְח֨וֹתֵיכֶ֜ם(šip̄·ḥō·w·ṯê·ḵem)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 8198:Maid, maidservant

and
וְאֶת־(wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853:Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

your best
הַטּוֹבִ֛ים(haṭ·ṭō·w·ḇîm)
Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 2896:Pleasant, agreeable, good

cattle
בַּחוּרֵיכֶ֧ם(ba·ḥū·rê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 970:Selected, a youth

and donkeys
חֲמוֹרֵיכֶ֖ם(ḥă·mō·w·rê·ḵem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 2543:A male ass

and put [them]
וְעָשָׂ֖ה(wə·‘ā·śāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213:To do, make

to his own use.
לִמְלַאכְתּֽוֹ׃(lim·laḵ·tōw)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4399:Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property


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