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.
Context
This verse from 1 Samuel Chapter 8 connects to 6 cross-references. Samuel's sons are corrupt judges; Israel demands a king 'like all the nations.' God tells Samuel this is a rejection of God's kingship, not Samuel's; he instructs Samuel to warn them about the ways of a king—military conscription, taking their …
Other Translations
And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants.
And your seed and your vineyards he doth tithe, and hath given to his eunuchs, 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.
Cross References
And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, and captain of the guard.
And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away; and they shall …
And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of …
Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to …
And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat …
Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince …