1 Samuel 8:10

“And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king.”

"And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king." - 1 Samuel 8:10
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What does 1 Samuel 8:10 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 8:10 in the King James Version reads, "And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king." This verse comes from the Old Testament and is part of the story in which the people of Israel demand a king to rule over them…

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The Weight of Kingship: Hearing God's Voice Through Samuel

As we delve into the pivotal moment captured in 1 Samuel 8:10, we are not merely observing a historical event; we are witnessing the profound relationship between God, His appointed prophet Samuel, and the people of Israel. The verse reads, "And Samuel told all the words of the…

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Seeking the Heart of God in Leadership

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, humbled and aware of our need for divine guidance in every realm of our lives. As we reflect upon the words of Samuel, who courageously conveyed Your will to the people of Israel seeking a king, we are reminded of the weightiness of…

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1 Samuel 8:10 - "¶ And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king."
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1 Samuel 15:10 - "¶ Then came the word of the LORD unto Samuel, saying,"
1 Samuel 10:17 - "¶ And Samuel called the people together unto the LORD to Mizpeh;"
1 Samuel 3:10 - "And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth."
1 Samuel 8:1 - "And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel."
1 Samuel 3:1-10
1 Samuel 8:6 - "¶ But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD."
1 Samuel 8:21 - "And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD."
1 Samuel 8:4 - "Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,"
1 Samuel 16:10 - "Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these."
1 Samuel 10:20 - "And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken."
1 Samuel 1:10 - "And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore."
1 Samuel 17:4-8
1 Samuel 21:10-15
1 Samuel 13:8 - "¶ And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him."
1 Samuel 10:15 - "And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you."
1 Samuel 8:19 - "¶ Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;"
1 Samuel 10:1 - "Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?"
1 Samuel 16:8 - "Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this."
1 Samuel 10:25 - "Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house."
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1 Samuel 8:1 - "And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel."