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When Samuel grew old he 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 Beersheba. But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice. read more.
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. They said to him, "Look, you are old and your sons do not follow in your ways. So then appoint a king for us to judge us, like all the nations.
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. They said to him, "Look, you are old and your sons do not follow in your ways. So then appoint a king for us to judge us, like all the nations.
The sons of Samuel: [Joel] his firstborn and Abijah the second.
Bribery » Examples of
"[Let there be] a covenant between me and you, between my father and your father. Look, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold. Go, break your covenant with Baasha king of Israel that he may go up [away] from me."
And the rulers of [the] Philistines came up to her and said, "Entice him and find out what makes his strength so great, and how we can overpower him, so that we may bind him up in order to subdue him; each of us will give you eleven hundred pieces of silver.
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
If it pleases the king, let a [decree] be issued to destroy them, and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to those who do the job, to bring to the treasury of the king."
And [after they] had assembled with the elders and had taken counsel, they gave a rather large sum of money to the soldiers,
And [when] they heard [this], they were delighted, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how he could betray him conveniently.
Now Simon, [when he] saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, offered them money,
Children » Indulgence of » samuel
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
Children » Wicked » Samuel's sons
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
wicked Children » Exemplified » Sons of samuel
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
Christian ministers » Instances of » Samuel's sons
The sons of Samuel: [Joel] his firstborn and Abijah the second.
When Samuel grew old he 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 Beersheba. But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
Covetousness » Exemplified » Samuel's sons
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
Covetousness » Instances of » Samuel's sons, in taking bribes
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
greed » General references to
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
He who makes trouble for his house [is] he who is greedy for unjust gain, but he who hates bribes will live.
Its rulers judge for a bribe; its priests teach for a price; its prophets practice divination for money. But they lean on Yahweh, saying, "[Is] not Yahweh in our midst? Disaster will not come upon us."
And the dogs {have a greedy appetite}; they {are never satisfied}. And they are [the] shepherds! They do not have understanding. They all turn to their [own] way, each one for his [own] gain, {every one of them}.
For the love of money is a root of all evil, by which some, [because they] desire [it], have gone astray from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains.
Thus are the ways of all who are greedy [for] gain-- it will take the life of its possessors.
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But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
Injustice » Examples of
Then the two men, {scoundrels}, came, sat opposite him, and the {scoundrels} witnessed against Naboth before the people, saying, "Naboth cursed God and the king," so they brought him outside of the city and stoned him with stones, and he died.
So the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near him to strike his mouth.
For I was surely kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and here also I have done nothing that they should put me in this pit."
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
And Joseph's master took him and put him into prison, the place that the king's prisoners were confined. And he was there in prison.
And [when] two years had passed, Felix received as successor Porcius Festus. And [because he] wanted to do a favor for the Jews, Felix left Paul behind {as a prisoner}.
Then he released Barabbas for them, but [after] he had Jesus flogged, he handed [him] over so that he could be crucified.
And justice is pushed back, and righteousness stands afar; for truth stumbles in the public square, and straightforwardness is unable to enter,
Injustice » Exemplified » Sons of samuel
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » Samuel's sons
When Samuel grew old he 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 Beersheba. But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice. read more.
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. They said to him, "Look, you are old and your sons do not follow in your ways. So then appoint a king for us to judge us, like all the nations.
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. They said to him, "Look, you are old and your sons do not follow in your ways. So then appoint a king for us to judge us, like all the nations.
Judge » Samson » The sons of samuel
When Samuel grew old he 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 Beersheba. But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice. read more.
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. They said to him, "Look, you are old and your sons do not follow in your ways. So then appoint a king for us to judge us, like all the nations.
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. They said to him, "Look, you are old and your sons do not follow in your ways. So then appoint a king for us to judge us, like all the nations.
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Sons of samuel
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » samuel
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Samuel's sons, taking bribes
When Samuel grew old he 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 Beersheba. But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice. read more.
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. They said to him, "Look, you are old and your sons do not follow in your ways. So then appoint a king for us to judge us, like all the nations.
So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. They said to him, "Look, you are old and your sons do not follow in your ways. So then appoint a king for us to judge us, like all the nations.
samuel » Makes his corrupt sons judges in israel
When Samuel grew old he 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 Beersheba. But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
"[Let there be] a covenant between me and you, between my father and your father. Look, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold. Go, break your covenant with Baasha king of Israel that he may go up [away] from me."
And the rulers of [the] Philistines came up to her and said, "Entice him and find out what makes his strength so great, and how we can overpower him, so that we may bind him up in order to subdue him; each of us will give you eleven hundred pieces of silver.
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
If it pleases the king, let a [decree] be issued to destroy them, and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to those who do the job, to bring to the treasury of the king."
And [after they] had assembled with the elders and had taken counsel, they gave a rather large sum of money to the soldiers,
And [when] they heard [this], they were delighted, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how he could betray him conveniently.
Now Simon, [when he] saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, offered them money,
Young men » Examples of sinful » Sons of samuel
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.