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1 Samuel 8:2-4
New International Reader's Version
1 Samuel 8:2-4
New International Reader's Version
2 The name of his oldest son was Joel. The name of his second son was Abijah. They served as judges at Beersheba. 3 But his sons didn’t live as he did. They were only interested in making money. They accepted money from people who wanted special favors. They made things that were wrong appear to be right.
4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together. They came to Samuel at Ramah.
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1 Samuel 8:2-4
New International Version
1 Samuel 8:2-4
New International Version
2 The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah,(A) and they served at Beersheba.(B) 3 But his sons(C) did not follow his ways. They turned aside(D) after dishonest gain and accepted bribes(E) and perverted(F) justice.
4 So all the elders(G) of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah.(H)
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