Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He will take your daughters to be perfumers and cooks and bakers. New Living Translation The king will take your daughters from you and force them to cook and bake and make perfumes for him. English Standard Version He will take your daughters to be perfumers and cooks and bakers. Berean Standard Bible And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers. King James Bible And he will take your daughters to be confectionaries, and to be cooks, and to be bakers. New King James Version He will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers. New American Standard Bible He will also take your daughters and use them as perfumers, cooks, and bakers. NASB 1995 “He will also take your daughters for perfumers and cooks and bakers. NASB 1977 “He will also take your daughters for perfumers and cooks and bakers. Legacy Standard Bible He will also take your daughters for perfumers and cooks and bakers. Amplified Bible He will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers. Christian Standard Bible He can take your daughters to become perfumers, cooks, and bakers. Holman Christian Standard Bible He can take your daughters to become perfumers, cooks, and bakers. American Standard Version And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, and to be cooks, and to be bakers. Contemporary English Version Your daughters will have to make perfume or do his cooking and baking. English Revised Version And he will take your daughters to be confectionaries, and to be cooks, and to be bakers. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will take your daughters and have them make perfumes, cook, and bake. Good News Translation Your daughters will have to make perfumes for him and work as his cooks and his bakers. International Standard Version He will take your daughters for perfumers, cooks, and bakers. NET Bible He will take your daughters to be ointment makers, cooks, and bakers. New Heart English Bible He will take your daughters to be perfumers, and to be cooks, and to be bakers. Webster's Bible Translation And he will take your daughters to be confectioneries, and to be cooks, and to be bakers. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd he will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers. World English Bible He will take your daughters to be perfumers, to be cooks, and to be bakers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he takes your daughters for perfumers, and for cooks, and for bakers; Young's Literal Translation 'And your daughters he doth take for perfumers, and for cooks, and for bakers; Smith's Literal Translation And your daughters he will take for perfumers, and for cooks, and for bakers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYour daughters also he will take to make him ointments, and to be his cooks, and bakers. Catholic Public Domain Version Likewise, your daughters he will take for himself as makers of ointments, and as cooks and bakers. New American Bible He will use your daughters as perfumers, cooks, and bakers. New Revised Standard Version He will take your daughters to be perfumers and cooks and bakers. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he will take your daughters to be weavers and grinders and bakers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And your daughters he will take for Weavers and for Meal Grinders and for Bakers OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, and to be cooks, and to be bakers. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, and cooks, and bakers. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Samuel's Warning…12He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, to make his weapons of war, and to equip his chariots. 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.… Cross References 1 Kings 12:4 “Your father put a heavy yoke on us. But now you must lighten the burden of your father’s service and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.” 1 Kings 4:6-7 Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor. / Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, 1 Kings 9:22 But Solomon did not consign any of the Israelites to slavery, because they were his men of war, his servants, his officers, his captains, and the commanders of his chariots and cavalry. 1 Kings 10:25-26 Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. / Solomon accumulated 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horses, which he stationed in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. 1 Kings 12:10-11 The young men who had grown up with him replied, “This is how you should answer these people who said to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you must make it lighter.’ This is what you should tell them: ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist! / Whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.’” 2 Samuel 15:1 Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him. 1 Kings 5:13-14 Then King Solomon conscripted a labor force of 30,000 men from all Israel. / He sent them to Lebanon in monthly shifts of 10,000 men, so that they would spend one month in Lebanon and two months at home. And Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor. 1 Kings 12:14 and spoke to them as the young men had advised, saying, “Whereas my father made your yoke heavy, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.” 1 Kings 22:39 As for the rest of the acts of Ahab, along with all his accomplishments and the ivory palace and all the cities he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 2 Chronicles 10:4 “Your father put a heavy yoke on us. But now you must lighten the burden of your father’s service and the heavy yoke he put on us, and we will serve you.” 2 Chronicles 10:10-11 The young men who had grown up with him replied, “This is how you should answer these people who said to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you must make it lighter.’ This is what you should tell them: ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist! / Whereas my father burdened you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.’” 2 Chronicles 10:14 and spoke to them as the young men had advised, saying, “Whereas my father made your yoke heavy, I will add to your yoke. Whereas my father scourged you with whips, I will scourge you with scorpions.” Ezekiel 45:8 This land will be his possession in Israel. And My princes will no longer oppress My people, but will give the rest of the land to the house of Israel according to their tribes. Ezekiel 46:18 The prince must not take any of the inheritance of the people by evicting them from their property. He is to provide an inheritance for his sons from his own property, so that none of My people will be displaced from his property.’” Matthew 20:25 But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. Treasury of Scripture And he will take your daughters to be confectionaries, and to be cooks, and to be bakers. Jump to Previous Bakers Daughters Makers Perfumers PerfumesJump to Next Bakers Daughters Makers Perfumers Perfumes1 Samuel 8 1. By occasion of the ill government of Samuel's sons, the Israelites ask a king6. Samuel praying in grief is comforted by God 10. He tells the manner of a king 19. God wills Samuel to yield unto the importunity of the people And he will take your daughters This phrase highlights the authority and power that a king would have over the people, including their families. In the context of ancient Israel, the request for a king was a significant shift from the theocratic leadership under judges to a monarchy. This transition is seen as a rejection of God's direct rule (1 Samuel 8:7). The taking of daughters signifies the loss of personal freedom and the imposition of royal demands. Historically, kings often conscripted individuals for service in their courts, which was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures. This reflects the broader theme of the cost of human kingship compared to divine leadership. to be perfumers cooks and bakers Persons / Places / Events 1. SamuelThe last judge of Israel, a prophet who anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. He is the one conveying God's message to the Israelites about the consequences of demanding a king. 2. Israelites The people of Israel who demanded a king to rule over them, desiring to be like other nations, despite God's warnings through Samuel. 3. King The future monarch that the Israelites are demanding, who will impose burdens on them, including taking their daughters for his service. 4. Daughters The young women of Israel who will be taken by the king to serve in various roles within his household and administration. 5. Perfumers, Cooks, and Bakers Specific roles that the daughters will be assigned, indicating the king's control over personal and domestic aspects of life. Teaching Points Understanding Authority and Its ConsequencesThe desire for a king reflects a human tendency to seek security in earthly authority rather than divine guidance. This passage warns of the potential for abuse and exploitation under human rulers. The Cost of Conformity The Israelites' demand for a king to be like other nations highlights the dangers of conforming to worldly standards. Christians are called to be distinct and rely on God's leadership. The Role of Women in Society The mention of daughters being taken for service underscores the vulnerability of women in societal structures. It invites reflection on how we value and protect the roles of women today. God's Sovereignty vs. Human Choice Despite the people's choice to have a king, God's sovereignty remains. This passage encourages believers to trust in God's ultimate plan, even when human choices lead to difficult circumstances. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 8:13?2. How does 1 Samuel 8:13 illustrate consequences of rejecting God's kingship? 3. What does 1 Samuel 8:13 reveal about the nature of earthly authority? 4. How can 1 Samuel 8:13 be connected to Romans 13:1 on authority? 5. How should Christians respond to authority, considering 1 Samuel 8:13? 6. What lessons from 1 Samuel 8:13 apply to choosing leaders today? 7. Why did God allow Israel to have a king despite His warnings in 1 Samuel 8:13? 8. How does 1 Samuel 8:13 reflect on the nature of human authority and power? 9. What does 1 Samuel 8:13 reveal about God's view on monarchy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 8? 11. Could 1 Samuel 8 reflect later editorial influences rather than an authentic historical event? 12. Why does 1 Samuel 8 conflict with later passages that seem to affirm kingship, such as 2 Samuel 7? 13. How do the ominous predictions about a king’s behavior (1 Samuel 8:11–18) align with the notion of a divinely sanctioned ruler? 14. Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David? What Does 1 Samuel 8:13 Mean AndThe verse opens with a simple connective. It ties Samuel’s warning to the flow of consequences already listed in 1 Samuel 8:11-12. By saying “And,” God piles one burden on top of another, stressing that every part of life will feel the weight of royal demands. See how this continuous chain is emphasized in 1 Samuel 8:17, “And he will take a tenth of your flocks,” showing an ongoing, cumulative effect. he will take The verb is forceful; it signals royal compulsion, not polite request. Israel’s daughters will be conscripted, just as sons would be (1 Samuel 8:11). • 1 Kings 12:4 reports Israel complaining, “Your father put a heavy yoke on us,” confirming that later monarchs did, in fact, seize both labor and property. • Exodus 1:14 contrasts human oppression with God’s liberating heart, highlighting what Israel risks when rejecting His direct rule. your daughters The focus shifts from male conscription to female. Every family could be affected. Parental hopes of marriage and grandchildren yield to the king’s staffing needs. • 1 Samuel 22:19 shows Saul’s extremes in controlling families, underscoring how power over citizens can escalate. • Psalm 144:12 paints the ideal—“Our daughters will be like corner pillars”—a dream now jeopardized by royal claim. to be perfumers These young women will craft oils and fragrances for royal courts, worship, and burial rites. • Esther 2:12 describes the elaborate beauty treatments of Persian courts, illustrating the demanding, behind-the-scenes labor. • Exodus 30:23-25 sets standards for sacred anointing oil, reminding us that skills once used for worship can now be diverted to royal luxury. cooks Kitchen teams maintained vast palaces. Their toil supported daily feasts (1 Kings 4:22-23 details Solomon’s provisions: “thirty cors of fine flour, sixty cors of meal,” etc.). • Ecclesiastes 2:8 recounts Solomon’s servants among his pleasures, showing how easily abundance centers on a single figure rather than the wider community. and bakers Bread was staple food; royal ovens ran nonstop. • Genesis 40:16-19 cites Pharaoh’s chief baker—proof that great courts always drafted skilled bread-makers. • 1 Chronicles 27:27-31 lists officials over vineyards, olive groves, and herds, revealing how extensively a king managed—and commandeered—resources. summary Each phrase of 1 Samuel 8:13 adds weight to Samuel’s sober forecast. A monarch will not merely govern; he will intrude into family life, redirect female talents, and consume labor formerly offered freely to God and community. Scripture’s literal record shows that Israel’s later kings fulfilled this warning to the letter (1 Kings 12:4; 1 Kings 4:22-27). God’s people must therefore measure every human system against His perfect reign, remembering that earthly power, even when legitimate, always takes, while the Lord ultimately gives. (13) Confectionaries.--Better rendered perfumers--that is, makers of ointments and scents, of which Orientals are inordinately fond.Verse 13. - Confectionaries. Rather, "perfumers," makers of ointments and scents, of which Orientals are excessively fond. It is remarkable that Samuel does not mention the far worse use to which Solomon put their daughters (1 Kings 11:3), and to a less extent David and some other kings.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Andוְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case he will take יִקָּ֑ח (yiq·qāḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take your daughters בְּנוֹתֵיכֶ֖ם (bə·nō·w·ṯê·ḵem) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1323: A daughter [to [be] perfumers, לְרַקָּח֥וֹת (lə·raq·qā·ḥō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 7548: (female) ointment maker, perfumer cooks, וּלְטַבָּח֖וֹת (ū·lə·ṭab·bā·ḥō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2879: A female cook and bakers. וּלְאֹפֽוֹת׃ (ū·lə·’ō·p̄ō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 644: To cook, to bake Links 1 Samuel 8:13 NIV1 Samuel 8:13 NLT 1 Samuel 8:13 ESV 1 Samuel 8:13 NASB 1 Samuel 8:13 KJV 1 Samuel 8:13 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 8:13 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 8:13 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 8:13 French Bible 1 Samuel 8:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 8:13 He will take your daughters to be (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |