New American Bible, Revised Edition

1 Samuel 8:9-13 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

9. Now listen to them; but at the same time, give them a solemn warning and inform them of the rights of the king who will rule them.

10. Samuel delivered the message of the Lord in full to those who were asking him for a king.

11. He told them: “The governance of the king who will rule you will be as follows: He will take your sons and assign them to his chariots and horses, and they will run before his chariot.

12. He will appoint from among them his commanders of thousands and of hundreds. He will make them do his plowing and harvesting and produce his weapons of war and chariotry.

13. He will use your daughters as perfumers, cooks, and bakers.