King James Version (KJV)
1 Samuel 2:5
“[They that were] full have hired out themselves for bread; and [they that were] hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.”
Verse in context — 1 Samuel 2
3
Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let [not] arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD [is] a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
4
The bows of the mighty men [are] broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
5
[They that were] full have hired out themselves for bread; and [they that were] hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.
6
The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
7
The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
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The rise of Israel’s monarchy with Samuel, Saul, and David.
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