1 Samuel 8:13
1 Samuel 8:13 in Multiple Translations
And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers.
And he will take your daughters to be confectionaries, and to be cooks, and to be bakers.
And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, and to be cooks, and to be bakers.
Your daughters he will take to be makers of perfumes and cooks and bread-makers.
He will take your daughters and have them work as perfume-makers, cooks, and bakers.
He will also take your daughters and make them apoticaries, and cookes, and bakers.
'And your daughters he doth take for perfumers, and for cooks, and for bakers;
He will take your daughters to be perfumers, to be cooks, and to be bakers.
And he will take your daughters to be confectioneries, and to be cooks, and to be bakers.
Your daughters also he will take to make him ointments, and to be his cooks, and bakers.
The king will take some of your daughters from you and force them to make perfumes for him and cook food for him and bake bread for him.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Samuel 8:13
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1 Samuel 8:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
בְּנוֹתֵי/כֶ֖ם
יִקָּ֑ח
לְ/רַקָּח֥וֹת
וּ/לְ/טַבָּח֖וֹת
וּ/לְ/אֹפֽוֹת
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
בְּנוֹתֵי/כֶ֖ם
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fp | Suff
יִקָּ֑ח
lâqach
H3947
to take
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לְ/רַקָּח֥וֹת
raqqâchâh
H7548
perfumer
Prep | N-fp
וּ/לְ/טַבָּח֖וֹת
ṭabbâchâh
H2879
cook
Conj | Prep | N-fp
וּ/לְ/אֹפֽוֹת
ʼâphâh
H644
to bake
Conj | Prep | V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 8:13
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּנוֹתֵי/כֶ֖ם
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
יִקָּ֑ח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
לְ/רַקָּח֥וֹת
raqqâchâh
H7548
"perfumer"
Prep | N-fp
A female perfumer, or confectioner, is what this word means, like the ones who prepared special ointments. They mixed and prepared fragrant substances. The word refers to a skilled female worker in perfumes and ointments.
Definition: ointment-maker (female), perfumer (female)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: confectioner. See also: 1 Samuel 8:13.
וּ/לְ/טַבָּח֖וֹת
ṭabbâchâh
H2879
"cook"
Conj | Prep | N-fp
This Hebrew word refers to a female cook, someone who prepares food. It is used in the Bible to describe a woman who works in the kitchen.
Definition: female cook, cook
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: cook. See also: 1 Samuel 8:13.
וּ/לְ/אֹפֽוֹת
ʼâphâh
H644
"to bake"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to bake or cook, like making bread. It's used in descriptions of food and meals, like in Leviticus and Ezekiel, and refers to the work of a baker.
Definition: 1) to bake 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bake 1a2) (subst) baker 1b) (Niphal) to be baked, baked
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: bake(-r, (-meats)). See also: Genesis 19:3; Leviticus 7:9; Isaiah 44:15.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 8:13
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- 1 Samuel 8:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 8:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 8:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:13
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:13
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 8:13
Context — Samuel’s Warning
11He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots.
12He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots.
13And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers.
14He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his servants. 15He will take a tenth of your grain and grape harvest and give it to his officials and servants.1 Samuel 8:13 Summary
This verse is talking about how a king would take control of people's lives, including taking their daughters to work in the palace. This is part of a warning to the Israelites about what would happen if they got a king, like they were asking for. It's like when someone in charge starts to boss you around and make you do things you don't want to do, and it can feel really unfair and hurtful. The Bible teaches us that true leaders should serve and care for others, not just use their power to get what they want, as Jesus showed us in Matthew 20:26-28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by 'perfumers, cooks, and bakers' in this verse?
These roles refer to various domestic and culinary services that the king would require, taking the daughters of the Israelites to serve in his palace, as seen in other biblical accounts such as Esther 2:8-9, where young women were taken to serve in the king's harem.
Is this verse talking about voluntary service or forced labor?
The context suggests that this is a form of forced labor or servitude, as the king is 'taking' the daughters, implying a lack of choice or consent, similar to the way Pharaoh forced the Israelites to work in Exodus 1:14.
How does this relate to the Israelites' request for a king in 1 Samuel 8:5-6?
This verse is part of Samuel's warning to the Israelites about the consequences of having a king, as they had requested, highlighting the ways in which a monarch would exert control over their lives and families, as also seen in 1 Samuel 8:11-12.
What does this say about the nature of human leadership and power?
This verse suggests that human leadership, when unchecked, can lead to exploitation and abuse of power, emphasizing the need for humility and accountability, as taught in Proverbs 16:12 and other scriptures.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when authority figures or leaders in my life ask me to do something that feels oppressive or exploitative?
- In what ways can I be mindful of the impact of my own actions and decisions on those around me, particularly those who may be more vulnerable?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of humility and servanthood in leadership, and how can I apply this in my own relationships and community?
- How can I trust God's sovereignty and provision when faced with situations that feel oppressive or controlling, as the Israelites did in this story?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 8:13
And he will take your daughters to be confectionaries,.... Such as deal in spices, and mix them, and make them up in various forms very agreeable to the taste.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 8:13
And he will take your daughters to be confectionaries, and to be cooks, and to be bakers. He will take your daughters to be confectionaries.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:13
Which would be more grievous to their parents, and more dangerous to themselves, because of the tenderness of that sex, and liableness to many injuries.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:13
1 Samuel 8:13 And he will take your daughters [to be] confectionaries, and [to be] cooks, and [to be] bakers.Ver. 13. And he will take your daughters.] Whereat you may fret, but cannot help it. “ Vanae sine viribus irae. ” All your comfort will be, Etsi actio est iniusta, tamen passio est iusta, No remedy but patience.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:13
(13) Confectionaries.—Better rendered perfumers—that is, makers of ointments and scents, of which Orientals are inordinately fond.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 8:13
13. to be confectionaries] The original form of “confectioner” not however in its modern sense, but = “one who makes confections” (Exodus 30:35), i.e. compounds of spices and perfumes, a perfumer.