1-Samuel 8:3 Themes and Topics

And it came about when Samuel was old that he appointed his sons judges over Israel. Now the name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judging in Beersheba. His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain and took bribes and perverted justice. read more.
Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah; and they said to him, "Behold, you have grown old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now appoint a king for us to judge us like all the nations."

The sons of Samuel were Joel the firstborn, and Abijah the second.

“Let there be a treaty between you and me, as between my father and your father. Behold, I have sent you a present of silver and gold; go, break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel so that he will withdraw from me.” Verse Concepts

The lords of the Philistines came up to her and said to her, “Entice him, and see where his great strength lies and how we may overpower him that we may bind him to afflict him. Then we will each give you eleven hundred pieces of silver.” Verse Concepts

His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain and took bribes and perverted justice. Verse Concepts

If it is pleasing to the king, let it be decreed that they be destroyed, and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver into the hands of those who carry on the king’s business, to put into the king’s treasuries.” Verse Concepts

And when they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, Verse Concepts

They were glad when they heard this, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how to betray Him at an opportune time. Verse Concepts

Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, Verse Concepts

His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain and took bribes and perverted justice. Verse Concepts

The sons of Samuel were Joel the firstborn, and Abijah the second.

And it came about when Samuel was old that he appointed his sons judges over Israel. Now the name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judging in Beersheba. His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain and took bribes and perverted justice.

His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain and took bribes and perverted justice. Verse Concepts

He who profits illicitly troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.
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Her leaders pronounce judgment for a bribe,
Her priests instruct for a price
And her prophets divine for money.
Yet they lean on the Lord saying,
“Is not the Lord in our midst?
Calamity will not come upon us.”
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And the dogs are

greedy, they are not satisfied.

And they are shepherds who have no understanding;
They have all turned to their own way,
Each one to his unjust gain, to the last one.
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For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. Verse Concepts

All day long he is craving,
While the righteous gives and does not hold back.
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We will find all kinds of precious wealth,
We will fill our houses with spoil;
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So are the ways of everyone who gains by violence;
It takes away the life of its possessors. Verse Concepts

His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain and took bribes and perverted justice. Verse Concepts

Then the two worthless men came in and sat before him; and the worthless men testified against him, even against Naboth, before the people, saying, “Naboth cursed God and the king.” So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death with stones. Verse Concepts

The high priest Ananias commanded those standing beside him to strike him on the mouth. Verse Concepts

For I was in fact kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing that they should have put me into the dungeon.” Verse Concepts

His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain and took bribes and perverted justice. Verse Concepts

So Joseph’s master took him and put him into the jail, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined; and he was there in the jail. Verse Concepts

But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned. Verse Concepts

Then he released Barabbas for them; but after having Jesus scourged, he handed Him over to be crucified. Verse Concepts

Justice is turned back,

And righteousness stands far away;
For truth has stumbled in the street,
And uprightness cannot enter.
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