Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The name of his firstborn son was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beer-sheba.
New American Standard Bible
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judging in
King James Version
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba.
Holman Bible
His firstborn son’s name was Joel and his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beer-sheba.
A Conservative Version
Now the name of his first-born was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba.
American Standard Version
Now the name of his first-born was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.
Amplified
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judging in Beersheba.
Bible in Basic English
The name of his first son was Joel and the name of his second Abijah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.
Darby Translation
And the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah; they judged in Beer-sheba.
Julia Smith Translation
And the name of his son the firstborn will be Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: judges at the Well of the Oath.
King James 2000
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beersheba.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The name of his firstborn son [was] Joel, and the name of his second son [was] Abijah. [They were] judges in Beersheba.
Modern King James verseion
And the name of his first-born was Joel, and the name of his second was Abiah, judges in Beer-sheba.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The name of his eldest son was Joel, and the name of the second Abiah, which were judges in Beersheba.
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.
New Heart English Bible
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beersheba.
The Emphasized Bible
and the name of his firstborn son was, Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah, - they were judges in Beer-sheba.
Webster
Now the name of his first-born was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.
World English Bible
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beersheba.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the name of his first-born son is Joel, and the name of his second Abiah, judges in Beer-Sheba:
Themes
Beer-sheba » The most southern city of palestine » Two sons of samuel were judges at
Christian ministers » Instances of » Samuel's sons
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » Samuel's sons
Judge » Samson » The sons of samuel
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Samuel's sons, taking bribes
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 8:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel's Demand For A King
1 When Samuel became old, he appointed his sons judges over Israel. 2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beer-sheba. 3 His sons did not follow Samuel's example. Instead, they pursued dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 22:19
After this, Abraham returned to his servants and they set out together for Beer-sheba, where Abraham settled.
1 Kings 19:3
Elijah was terrified, so he got up and ran for his life to Beer-sheba, which is part of Judah, and left his servant there
1 Chronicles 6:28
Samuel's descendants included Joel his firstborn and his second son Abijah.
1 Chronicles 6:38
who had been fathered by Izhar, who had been fathered by Kohath, who had been fathered by Levi, who had been fathered by Israel.
Amos 5:5
but don't seek Bethel. Don't go to Gilgal, and don't pass over to Beer-sheba. Because Gilgal will surely go into captivity, and Bethel will come to nothing.