NET Bible
"The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second son was Abijah. They were judges in Beer Sheba."
— 1 Samuel 8:2, NET Bible
“Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer–sheba.”
“Now the name of his first-born was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beer-sheba. ”
“Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beersheba.”
“Now the name of his firstborn son was Joel: and the name of the second was Abia, judges in Bersabee.”
“The name of his first son was Joel and the name of his second Abijah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.”
“Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer–sheba.”
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.
They said to him,“Look, you are old, and your sons don’t follow your ways. So now appoint over us a king to lead us, just like all the other nations have.”