Parallel Verses
King James 2000
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.
New American Standard Bible
But the thing was
King James Version
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.
Holman Bible
When they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” Samuel considered their demand sinful, so he prayed to the Lord.
International Standard Version
Samuel was displeased when they said, "Give us a king to govern us." So Samuel prayed to the LORD.
A Conservative Version
But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to LORD.
American Standard Version
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto Jehovah.
Amplified
But their demand
Bible in Basic English
But Samuel was not pleased when they said to him, Give us a king to be our judge. And Samuel made prayer to the Lord.
Darby Translation
And the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to Jehovah.
Julia Smith Translation
And the word will be evil in the eyes of Samuel when they said, Give to us a king to judge us: and Samuel will pray to Jehovah.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But the matter {was displeasing to Samuel} when they said, "Give us a king to judge us," so Samuel prayed to Yahweh.
Modern King James verseion
But the thing was evil in the eyes of Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed to Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, "Give us a king to judge us." And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.
NET Bible
But this request displeased Samuel, for they said, "Give us a king to lead us." So Samuel prayed to the Lord.
New Heart English Bible
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, "Give us a king to judge us." Samuel prayed to the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
But the thing was displeasing in the eyes of Samuel, when they said, Give unto us a king to judge us. So Samuel prayed unto Yahweh.
Webster
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us: and Samuel prayed to the LORD.
World English Bible
But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, "Give us a king to judge us." Samuel prayed to Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the thing is evil in the eyes of Samuel, when they have said, 'Give to us a king to judge us;' and Samuel prayeth unto Jehovah.
Themes
Government » Mosaic » Chose, or ratified, the chief ruler
Government » Mosaic » Miscellany of facts relating to the senate » Demands a king
Hearing » Who the lord will not hear
Israel » Under the judges » Demands » King
Rejection » The reward for rejecting the lord
Interlinear
Nathan
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 8:6
Prayers for 1 Samuel 8:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel's Demand For A King
5 And said unto him, Behold, you are old, and your sons walk not in your ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations. 6 But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD. 7 And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto you: for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
Cross References
1 Samuel 15:11
It grieves me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he has turned back from following me, and has not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.
1 Samuel 12:17
Is it not wheat harvest today? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that you may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which you have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king.
Exodus 32:21
And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto you, that you have brought so great a sin upon them?
Exodus 32:32
Yet now, if you will forgive their sin--; and if not, blot me, I pray you, out of your book which you have written.
Numbers 16:15
And Moses was very angry, and said unto the LORD, Respect not their offering: I have not taken one donkey from them, neither have I hurt one of them.
Numbers 16:22
And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and will you be angry with all the congregation?
Numbers 16:46
And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire therein from off the altar, and put on incense, and go quickly unto the congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from the LORD; the plague has begun.
Ezra 9:3-5
And when I heard this thing, I tore my garment and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down appalled.
Psalm 109:4
For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.
Luke 6:11-12
And they were filled with fury; and discussed one with another what they might do to Jesus.
Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally, and reproaches not; and it shall be given him.