1 Samuel 8:2 cpdv — Now the name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of the second was Abijah: judges at Beersheba.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Now the name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of the second was Abijah: judges at Beersheba. "

— 1 Samuel 8:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 8 — Context

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And it happened that, when Samuel had become old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel.

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Now the name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of the second was Abijah: judges at Beersheba.

3

But his sons did not walk in his ways. Instead, they turned aside, pursuing avarice. And they accepted bribes, and they perverted judgment.

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Therefore, all those greater by birth of Israel, having gathered together, went to Samuel at Ramah.

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And they said to him: “Behold, you are elderly, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Appoint for us a king, so that he may judge us, just as all the nations have.”

1 Samuel 8:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 8:2 say?
1 Samuel 8:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now the name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of the second was Abijah: judges at Beersheba. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 8:2 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 8:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 8, verse 2.
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 8:2.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 8:2 in?
1 Samuel 8:2 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 8:2?
1 Samuel 8:2 reads (CPDV): “Now the name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of the second was Abijah: judges at Beersheba. ” 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.
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