1 Samuel 8:15

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

তোমালোকৰ শস্যৰ আৰু দ্ৰাক্ষাবাৰীৰ ফলৰ দহ ভাগৰ এভাগ লৈ নিজৰ কৰ্মচাৰী আৰু দাস সকলক দিব।

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the responsibilities of a king over Israel. It says that the king will take a tenth of the seed and vineyards from the people and give it to his officers and servants. The key message is about the taxation and responsibilities of a king.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your teacher took a little bit of your snacks and gave them to the lunch monitors to help them do their job. That's kind of what this verse is talking about, but for kings and their helpers.

Historical Background

1 Samuel was written by prophets including Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, sometime between 931-722 BC. This verse is part of a prophecy by Samuel warning the Israelites about the dangers of having a king.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this can be compared to government taxes that fund public services. Just as the king took a portion to support his administration, today's governments take taxes to support infrastructure, education, and healthcare.

Topics

• leadership
• taxation
• responsibility
• prophecy
• administration
• government

Related Verses

• Exodus 23:19
• Deuteronomy 14:22
• 1 Samuel 10:27
• Matthew 22:21
• Romans 13:6

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in 1 Samuel 8:15?

Samuel is speaking, warning the Israelites about the demands of a king if they choose to have one.

What does it mean to take the tenth of your seed and vineyards?

It refers to the king taking a tax, specifically one-tenth of the produce from agriculture and vineyards, for his own use and to support his administration.

How does this verse relate to modern government?

This verse can be seen as an ancient parallel to modern taxation systems where a portion of citizens' earnings supports the government and public services.

What does this verse teach about leadership?

This verse teaches that leaders have the responsibility to manage resources fairly and to support the systems that enable governance, much like modern leaders who manage state resources.