11. Samuel said, “These are the rights of a king:He will draft your sons, make them serve on his chariots and horses, and make them run ahead of his chariots.
12. He will appoint them to be his officers over 1,000 or over 50 soldiers, to plow his ground and harvest his crops, and to make weapons and equipment for his chariots.
13. He will take your daughters and have them make perfumes, cook, and bake.
14. He will take the best of your fields, vineyards, and olive orchards and give them to his officials.
15. He will take a tenth of your grain and wine and give it to his aids and officials.
16. He will take your male and female slaves, your best cattle, and your donkeys for his own use.
17. He will take a tenth of your flocks.In addition, you will be his servants.