1 Samuel 8:15
1 Samuel 8:15 in Multiple Translations
He will take a tenth of your grain and grape harvest and give it to his officials and servants.
And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.
And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.
He will take a tenth of your seed and of the fruit of your vines and give it to his servants.
He will take a tenth of your grain harvest and the produce of your vineyards and allocate it to his chief officers and officials.
And he will take the tenth of your seede, and of your vineyards, and giue it to his Eunuches, and to his seruants.
And your seed and your vineyards he doth tithe, and hath given to his eunuchs, and to his servants.
He will take one tenth of your seed and of your vineyards, and give it to his officers and to his servants.
And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.
Moreover he will take the tenth of your corn, and of the revenues of your vineyards, to give his eunuchs and servants.
He will take a tenth of your harvests and distribute it among the officers and servants who work in his palace.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Samuel 8:15
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1 Samuel 8:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/זַרְעֵי/כֶ֥ם
וְ/כַרְמֵי/כֶ֖ם
יַעְשֹׂ֑ר
וְ/נָתַ֥ן
לְ/סָרִיסָ֖י/ו
וְ/לַ/עֲבָדָֽי/ו
וְ/זַרְעֵי/כֶ֥ם
zeraʻ
H2233
seed
Conj | N-mp | Suff
וְ/כַרְמֵי/כֶ֖ם
kerem
H3754
vineyard
Conj | N-cp | Suff
יַעְשֹׂ֑ר
ʻâsar
H6237
to tithe
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וְ/נָתַ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
לְ/סָרִיסָ֖י/ו
çârîyç
H5631
eunuch
Prep | N-mp | Suff
וְ/לַ/עֲבָדָֽי/ו
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 8:15
וְ/זַרְעֵי/כֶ֥ם
zeraʻ
H2233
"seed"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means seed or offspring, like in Genesis where God promises Abraham many descendants. It can also mean a plant or sowing time, as in Isaiah 55:10. This concept is central to God's plan for humanity.
Definition: : seed/sowing 1) seed, sowing, offspring 1a) a sowing 1b) seed 1c) semen virile 1d) offspring, descendants, posterity, children 1e) of moral quality 1e1) a practitioner of righteousness (fig.) 1f) sowing time (by meton)
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] carnally, child, fruitful, seed(-time), sowing-time. See also: Genesis 1:11; 1 Samuel 1:11; Psalms 18:51.
וְ/כַרְמֵי/כֶ֖ם
kerem
H3754
"vineyard"
Conj | N-cp | Suff
A vineyard, or kerem, was a garden or plot of land used for growing vines and other crops. In the Bible, vineyards were often used as a symbol of prosperity and abundance, as seen in the book of Isaiah and the parables of Jesus.
Definition: vineyard
Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: vines, (increase of the) vineyard(-s), vintage. See also H1021 (בֵּית הַכֶּרֶם). See also: Genesis 9:20; Nehemiah 5:11; Psalms 107:37.
יַעְשֹׂ֑ר
ʻâsar
H6237
"to tithe"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to give or take a tenth, often in the context of tithing or giving to God, as instructed in Leviticus 27:30-32. It is translated as 'to tithe' or 'give a tithe' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to tithe, take the tenth part of, give a tithe, take a tithe 1a) (Qal) to tithe 1b) (Piel) to give a tithe 1c) (Hiphil) to take a tithe
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] surely, give (take) the tenth, (have, take) tithe(-ing, -s), [idiom] truly. See also: Genesis 28:22; 1 Samuel 8:15; Nehemiah 10:39.
וְ/נָתַ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לְ/סָרִיסָ֖י/ו
çârîyç
H5631
"eunuch"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
A eunuch was a high-ranking official in a royal court, often in charge of the female apartments. This word is used in the Bible to describe important ministers of state. In the book of Acts, the Ethiopian eunuch was a prominent official who met Philip and became a Christian.
Definition: official, eunuch
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: chamberlain, eunuch, officer. Compare H7249 (רַב־סָרִיס). See also: Genesis 37:36; Esther 2:21; Isaiah 39:7.
וְ/לַ/עֲבָדָֽי/ו
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
Conj | Prep | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 8:15
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- Context
- Cross References
- 1 Samuel 8:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 8:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 8:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:15
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:15
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 8:15
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 8:15
Context — Samuel’s Warning
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.
16And he will take your menservants and maidservants and your best cattle and donkeys and put them to his own use. 17He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 1:3 | Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his court officials, to bring in some Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— |
| 2 | Isaiah 39:7 | And some of your descendants, your own flesh and blood, will be taken away to be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.” |
| 3 | Genesis 37:36 | Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard. |
| 4 | Daniel 1:7–10 | The chief official gave them new names: To Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego. But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself. Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official, but he said to Daniel, “I fear my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. For why should he see your faces looking thinner than those of the other young men your age? You would endanger my head before the king!” |
| 5 | Daniel 1:18 | Now at the end of the time specified by the king, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar. |
1 Samuel 8:15 Summary
In 1 Samuel 8:15, the king is taking a tenth of the people's grain and grape harvest for his own officials and servants. This shows that the king is more interested in his own power and wealth than in serving his people. It's like when we put ourselves first and forget about others, which is not what God wants for us, as seen in Matthew 20:26-28. We should remember that everything we have belongs to God, and we should use it to serve and care for others, just like God wants us to, as mentioned in Psalms 24:1 and 2 Corinthians 9:7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the tenth being taken in 1 Samuel 8:15?
The tenth being taken represents a tithe, which is a tenth of one's income or produce, and in this context, it symbolizes the king's authority and power over the people, as seen in 1 Samuel 8:15, similar to the way God instructed the Israelites to give a tithe to support the Levites in Numbers 18:21-24.
How does this verse relate to the concept of giving in the Bible?
This verse highlights the difference between giving willingly to support God's work, as seen in Exodus 35:29, and being forced to give to support a king's lavish lifestyle, as in 1 Samuel 8:15, emphasizing the importance of giving with a willing heart, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 9:7.
What does this verse reveal about the character of the king?
The king's actions in 1 Samuel 8:15 demonstrate a self-serving and oppressive nature, which is in contrast to God's desire for leaders to serve and care for their people, as seen in Jeremiah 23:4 and Matthew 20:26-28.
How does this verse fit into the broader narrative of 1 Samuel?
This verse is part of a warning given to the Israelites about the consequences of asking for a king, as stated in 1 Samuel 8:9-18, and it serves as a fulfillment of God's warning to them in Deuteronomy 17:14-20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be giving in to a 'king' in my life, rather than submitting to God's authority?
- How can I ensure that my giving is done willingly and with a heart that honors God, rather than out of obligation or compulsion?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing oppression or exploitation, and how can I seek God's deliverance and freedom?
- In what ways can I serve and care for others, rather than seeking to elevate myself or accumulate wealth and power?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 8:15
And he will take the tenth of your seed,.... When grown up and ripe, as their wheat and barley: and of your vineyards; the tenth of the grapes they should produce: and give to his officers, and to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 8:15
And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:15
He will take the tenth: besides the several tenths which God hath reserved for his service and servants, he will, when he pleaseth, impose another tenth upon you. To his officers, Heb. to his eunuchs; which may be properly understood, and may imply a further injury, that he should, against the command of God, make some of his people eunuchs, and take those into his court and favour which God would have cast out of the congregation.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:15
1 Samuel 8:15 And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.Ver. 15. And he will take the tenth of your seed.] Violently, and not by order of law; pilling and polling you unreasonably, though he receive of his subjects no less sums of curses than of coin, as our King John did, gathering money, the sinews of war, but losing love, the cement of peace. Speed.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 8:15
15. officers] Or, chamberlains.
Sermons on 1 Samuel 8:15
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Process of Becoming a Bride - Part 1 by Hattie Hammond | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of making a commitment to Jesus Christ. He urges the congregation to surrender their hearts and lives to God and make Him the |
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From the Prayer Closet to the Lion's Den by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the biblical pattern of God's people facing trials before experiencing His promises. He illustrates this through the lives of Daniel, who was thrown into |
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Let All Keep Their Places in the Monastery by St. Benedict of Nursia | St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of order and discipline within the monastery, highlighting the Abbot's role in maintaining fairness and accountability in his decis |
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Some More Particular Directions for Maintaining Continual Communion With God by Philip Doddridge | Philip Doddridge preaches about the importance of maintaining a devout, spiritual, and heavenly character in daily life, emphasizing the need for self-examination, prayer, and devo |
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(Genesis) Genesis 37:34-36 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the grief of Jacob over the loss of his son Joseph. Jacob is seen mourning for his son and refusing to be comforted. The speaker suggests tha |
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(Genesis) Genesis 37:27-28 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers. He explains that the Ishmaelites and the Midianites had joined together, making t |
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(Genesis) Genesis 39 Introduction by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Joseph from the book of Genesis. Joseph, despite facing numerous challenges and hardships, is a prime example of how God's provi |