Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain and
King James Version
And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.
Holman Bible
However, his sons did not walk in his ways—they turned toward dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
International Standard Version
His sons did not follow Samuel's example. Instead, they pursued dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
A Conservative Version
And his sons did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, and took bribes, and perverted justice.
American Standard Version
And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted justice.
Amplified
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
Bible in Basic English
And his sons did not go in his ways, but moved by the love of money took rewards, and were not upright in judging.
Darby Translation
And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted justice.
Julia Smith Translation
And his sons went not in his way, and they will incline after plunder, and they will take a gift, and they will turn away from judgment.
King James 2000
And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after gain, and took bribes, and perverted justice.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside after gain, they took bribes, and they perverted justice.
Modern King James verseion
And his sons did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after ill gain and took bribes and perverted judgment.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Nevertheless, his sons followed not his steps: but turned aside after lucre and took rewards, and perverted the right.
NET Bible
But his sons did not follow his ways. Instead, they made money dishonestly, accepted bribes, and perverted justice.
New Heart English Bible
His sons did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted justice.
The Emphasized Bible
Howbeit his sons walked not in his ways, but stooped to extortion, - and took bribes, and perverted judgment.
Webster
And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.
World English Bible
His sons didn't walk in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted justice.
Youngs Literal Translation
and his sons have not walked in his ways, and turn aside after the dishonest gain, and take a bribe, and turn aside judgment.
Themes
Children » Indulgence of » samuel
Children » Wicked » Samuel's sons
wicked Children » Exemplified » Sons of samuel
Christian ministers » Instances of » Samuel's sons
Covetousness » Exemplified » Samuel's sons
Covetousness » Instances of » Samuel's sons, in taking bribes
Home » Parents » Parental indulgence » samuel
Injustice » Exemplified » Sons of samuel
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » Samuel's sons
Judge » Samson » The sons of samuel
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Sons of samuel
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » samuel
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Samuel's sons, taking bribes
samuel » Makes his corrupt sons judges in israel
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 8:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel's Demand For A King
2
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judging in
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 16:19
Psalm 15:5
Nor
Exodus 18:21
Furthermore, you shall
Exodus 23:8
“
2 Samuel 15:4
Moreover, Absalom would say, “
1 Kings 12:6-11
King Rehoboam
2 Kings 21:1-3
Psalm 26:10
And whose right hand is full of
Ecclesiastes 2:19
And who knows whether he will be a wise man or
Isaiah 33:15
He who rejects
And shakes his hands so that they hold no bribe;
He who stops his ears from hearing about bloodshed
And
Jeremiah 22:15-17
Did not your father eat and drink
And
Then it was
1 Timothy 3:3
1 Timothy 6:10
For