1 Samuel 8:22 — Compare Translations

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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

and Jehovah saith unto Samuel, `Hearken to their voice, and thou hast caused to reign over them a king.` And Samuel saith unto the men of Israel, `Go ye each to his city.`

English ASV

And Jehovah said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.

English Amplified

And the Lord said to Samuel, Hearken to their voice and appoint them a king. And Samuel said to the men of Israel, Go every man to his city.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

And the Lord said to Samuel, Hearken to their voice and appoint them a king. And Samuel said to the men of Israel, Go every man to his city.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

“Listen to their voice,” the Lord said to Samuel. “Appoint a king for them.” Then Samuel told the men of Israel, “Everyone must go back to his city.”

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

“Listen to them,” the LORD told Samuel. “Appoint a king for them.” Then Samuel told the men of Israel, “Each of you, go back to your city.”

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

And Jehovah said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said to the men of Israel, Go ye every man to his city.

English EASY 2024

The Lord said to Samuel, ‘You must do what they want. You must give a king to them.’ Then Samuel told Israel's people, ‘Return to your own towns, each of you.’

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

The Lord answered, "Listen to them and give them a king." Then Samuel told the Israelites, "You will have a king. Now go home."

And the LORD said to Samuel, "Obey their voice and make them a king." Samuel then said to the men of Israel, "Go every man to his city."

English GNT (Good News Translation)

The Lord answered, “Do what they want and give them a king.” Then Samuel told all the men of Israel to go back home.

English God's Word - GW 1995

The Lord told him, "Listen to them, and give them a king." Then Samuel told the people of Israel, "Go {back} to your own cities."

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

"Listen to them," the LORD told Samuel. "Appoint a king for them." Then Samuel told the men of Israel, "Each of you, go back to your city."

English KJV 1611

And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.

English LSB

Then Yahweh said to Samuel, “Listen to their voice and appoint them a king.” So Samuel said to the men of Israel, “Go every man to his city.”

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

And the Lord said to Samuel, “Obey their voice, and make for them a king.” So Samuel said to Israel’s fighting men, “Go every man to his city.”

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

The LORD said to Samuel, "Listen to their voice and appoint them a king." So Samuel said to the men of Israel, "Go every man to his city."

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

who then said to him, "Grant their request and appoint a king to rule them." Samuel thereupon said to the men of Israel, "Each of you go to his own city."

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

The LORD said to Samuel, “Do as they say and install a king over them.” Then Samuel said to the men of Israel, “Each of you go back to his own city.”

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

The Lord answered, "Listen to them. Give them a king." Then Samuel said to the men of Israel, "Each of you go back to your own town."

English NIV

The LORD answered, "Listen to them and give them a king." Then Samuel said to the men of Israel, "Everyone go back to his town."

English NKJ 1982

So the Lord said to Samuel, “Heed their voice, and make them a king.” And Samuel said to the men of Israel, “Every man go to his city.”

English NLT

and the LORD replied, "Do as they say, and give them a king." Then Samuel agreed and sent the people home.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

The LORD said to Samuel, "Listen to their voice and set a king over them." Samuel then said to the people of Israel, "Each of you return home."

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

And the Lord said to Samuel, “Hearken to their voice, and make them a king.” Samuel then said to the men of Israel, “Go every man to his city.”

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

and the Lord replied again, “Then do as they say and give them a king.“ So Samuel agreed and sent the men home again.

English Tyndale 1537

And the LORD said to Samuel: hearken unto their voice and make them a king. Then said Samuel unto the men of Israel: go every man to his city.