1 Samuel 8:21
1 Samuel 8:21 in Multiple Translations
Samuel listened to all the words of the people and repeated them in the hearing of the LORD.
And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD.
And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of Jehovah.
Then Samuel, after hearing all the people had to say, went and gave an account of it to the Lord.
Samuel listened to everything the people said and repeated it to the Lord.
Therefore when Samuel heard all ye wordes of ye people, he rehearsed the in ye eares of ye Lord.
And Samuel heareth all the words of the people, and speaketh them in the ears of Jehovah;
Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD.
And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD.
And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and rehearsed them in the ears of the Lord.
When Samuel told Yahweh what the people had said,
Samuel told God everything that the elders said to him.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Samuel 8:21
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1 Samuel 8:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֣ע
שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל
אֵ֖ת
כָּל
דִּבְרֵ֣י
הָ/עָ֑ם
וַֽ/יְדַבְּרֵ֖/ם
בְּ/אָזְנֵ֥י
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֣ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל
Shᵉmûwʼêl
H8050
Shemuel
N-proper
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
דִּבְרֵ֣י
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-mp
הָ/עָ֑ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
וַֽ/יְדַבְּרֵ֖/ם
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
בְּ/אָזְנֵ֥י
ʼôzen
H241
ear
Prep | N-fd
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 8:21
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֣ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל
Shᵉmûwʼêl
H8050
"Shemuel"
N-proper
Shemuel was the name of three Israelites, including a judge and prophet of Israel during the time of King Saul and King David. His name means his name is El and he was the son of Elkanah and Hannah.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Issachar living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.2; son of: Tola (H8439); brother of: Uzzi (H5813H), Rephaiah (H7509I), Jeriel (H3400), Jahmai (H3181) and Ibsam (H3005) § Samuel = "his name is El" 1) son of Elkanah by his wife Hannah and judge or prophet of Israel during the days of Saul and David 2) son Ammihud and the prince of the tribe of Simeon who was chosen to divide the land of Canaan between the tribes. Spelled 'Shemuel' 3) son of Tola and grandson of Issachar. Spelled 'Shemuel'
Usage: Occurs in 120 OT verses. KJV: Samuel, Shemuel. See also: Numbers 34:20; 1 Samuel 12:1; Psalms 99:6.
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
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.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
דִּבְרֵ֣י
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-mp
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
הָ/עָ֑ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
וַֽ/יְדַבְּרֵ֖/ם
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
בְּ/אָזְנֵ֥י
ʼôzen
H241
"ear"
Prep | N-fd
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 8:21
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 8:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:21
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:21
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 8:21
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 8:21
Context — God Grants the Request
19Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We must have a king over us.
20Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to judge us, to go out before us, and to fight our battles.”
21Samuel listened to all the words of the people and repeated them in the hearing of the LORD.
22“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.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 11:11 | So Jephthah went with the elders of Gilead, and the people made him their leader and commander. And Jephthah repeated all his terms in the presence of the LORD at Mizpah. |
1 Samuel 8:21 Summary
This verse shows us that Samuel cared about what the people were saying and wanted to make sure he understood their concerns, so he took their words to the Lord in prayer, seeking guidance and direction, much like we're encouraged to do in Psalm 25:4-5. By doing this, Samuel demonstrated his trust in God's wisdom and leadership, and we can learn from his example by bringing our own concerns and questions to the Lord, as taught in Matthew 7:7-8. Samuel's actions remind us that prayer is an important part of seeking God's will and direction in our lives, and that we should always strive to listen and seek His guidance, just as we see in Proverbs 2:1-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Samuel repeat the people's words to the Lord?
Samuel repeated the people's words to the Lord as an act of prayer and seeking guidance, similar to how Moses interceded for the people in Exodus 32:30, and this shows his dependence on God for direction in difficult situations, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6
What does this verse reveal about Samuel's character?
This verse highlights Samuel's humility and willingness to listen, as he takes the people's words to the Lord in prayer, demonstrating a submissive heart, much like the Psalmist in Psalm 119:145
How does this verse relate to the concept of prayer?
This verse illustrates the importance of bringing our concerns and the words of others before the Lord in prayer, as taught in Philippians 4:6, and seeking His wisdom and guidance in all situations, just as we see in James 1:5
What can we learn from Samuel's example in this verse?
We can learn the value of seeking God's perspective and guidance in our decision-making, just as Samuel did, and being willing to listen and intercede for others, as encouraged in 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Reflection Questions
- What are some situations in my life where I need to seek God's guidance and wisdom, and how can I apply Samuel's example to those situations?
- How can I cultivate a heart of humility and submission, like Samuel, in my own prayer life and relationships?
- What does it mean to 'repeat the words of the people' in my own life, and how can I bring the concerns and needs of those around me before the Lord in prayer?
- In what ways can I demonstrate dependence on God, like Samuel, in my daily decisions and challenges?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 8:21
And Samuel heard all the words of the people,.... Patiently, and without interruption; attentively heard them, took notice of them, laid them up in his memory; but gave no answer to them, but
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:21
He repeated them privately between God and himself; partly for his own vindication and comfort; and partly as a foundation for his prayers to God, for direction and assistance in this difficult case.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:21
1 Samuel 8:21 And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD.Ver. 21. In the ears of the Lord.] Whereof he had the royalty, as a favourite.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:21
(21) In the ears of the Lord.—Again the seer returns from the council chamber, where he had met the elders of the people, to some quiet spot, probably the sanctuary he had set up in his own “Ramah of the Watchers,” where he poured out his heart before his God-Friend.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:21
Verse 21. Rehearsed them in the ears of the Lord.] He went to the altar, and in his secret devotion laid the whole business before God.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 8:21
21. he rehearsed them] i.e. repeated them. ‘Rehearse’ is derived from Fr. reherser, to harrow over again. Samuel once more laid the matter before Jehovah in prayer, and again received the same answer. This narrative is in close connexion with ch. 1 Samuel 10:17-27. The intervening section, possibly derived from a different source, gives an account of Samuel’s preliminary interview with Saul, preparatory to his formal election as king.
Sermons on 1 Samuel 8:21
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Lionhearted and Lamblike the Christian Husband as Head, Part 2 by John Piper | This sermon focuses on the role of husbands as leaders in their homes, drawing from Ephesians 5 to emphasize the husband's responsibility to provide Christ-like servant leadership, |