1 Samuel 8:2
His first son was named Joel, and his second son was named Abijah. They were rulers in Beersheba.
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1When Samuel grew old, he made his sons leaders over Israel.
Cross References
Genesis 22:19Then Abraham returned to his servants, and they went back together to Beersheba where Abraham was living.
1 Kings 19:3Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he arrived in Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there
1 Chronicles 6:28The sons of Samuel: Joel (firstborn) and Abijah (second).
Amos 5:5Do not look to the false gods of Bethel, do not go to the pagan shrines of Gilgal or travel to those of Beersheba. For Gilgal will go into exile, and Bethel will come to nothing.
Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 8:2-4
The Wickedness of Samuel's Sons. ( b. c. 1075.) 1 And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel. 2 Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer-sheba. 3 And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment. Two sad things we find here, but not strange things:—1. A good and useful man growing old and unfit for service ( v. 1 ): Samuel was old, and could not judge Israel,… Read the whole commentary →