8 When Samuel grew old, he appointed (A) his sons as Israel's leaders. [a] 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah.

And the Lord said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.

1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israel's leaders. 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah, and they served ...

CHAPTER 8. Request for a King. 1 In his old age Samuel appointed his sons judges over Israel. 2His firstborn was named Joel, his second son, Abijah; they judged ...

8 When Samuel became old, rhe made his sons judges over Israel. 2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges ...

David Guzik commentary on 1 Samuel 8 describes how Samuel appoints his sons as judges over Israel, who demands a king instead to reign over them.

Israel Requests a King As Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons to be judges over Israel. Joel and Abijah, his oldest sons, held court in Beersheba.

1 Samuel 8. 1: When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges for Israel. 2: The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah ...

Samuel is now old and his sons, also judges, are corrupt. The elders of Israel gather to ask Samuel to appoint a king for them.

1 When Samuel grew old, he made his sons judges in Israel. 2 The elder son was named Joel and the younger one Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba.