1 Samuel 8:2

1 Samuel 8:1 net — Israel Seeks a King In his old age Samuel appointed his sons as judges over Israel.

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"Israel Seeks a King In his old age Samuel appointed his sons as judges over Israel."

— 1 Samuel 8:1, NET Bible

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KJV
“And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.”
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ASV
“And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel. ”
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WEB
“It happened, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.”
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DRB
“And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he appointed his sons to be judges over Israel.”
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BBE
“Now when Samuel was old, he made his sons judges over Israel.”
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KJVA
“And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.”
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1 Samuel 8 — Context

Israel Seeks a King In his old age Samuel appointed his sons as judges over Israel.

The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second son was Abijah. They were judges in Beer Sheba.

But his sons did not follow his ways. Instead, they made money dishonestly, accepted bribes, and perverted justice.

So all the elders of Israel gathered together and approached Samuel at Ramah.

1 Samuel 8:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 8:1 say?

1 Samuel 8:1 in the NET Bible reads: “Israel Seeks a King In his old age Samuel appointed his sons as judges over Israel.”

Where is 1 Samuel 8:1 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 8:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 1.

Who wrote 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 1 Samuel about?

1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.

What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?

1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 8:1.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 8:1 in?

1 Samuel 8:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Samuel 8:1?

1 Samuel 8:1 reads (NET): “Israel Seeks a King In his old age Samuel appointed his sons as judges over Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Samuel 8:1 net — Israel Seeks a King In his old age Samuel appointed his sons as judges over Israel.

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