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When Samuel was old, he made his sons judges over Israel. Now the name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second, Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. His sons did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after gain, took bribes, and perverted justice. read more.
All the elders of Israel assembled and came to Samuel at Ramah And said to him, Behold, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint us a king to rule over us like all the other nations.
All the elders of Israel assembled and came to Samuel at Ramah And said to him, Behold, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint us a king to rule over us like all the other nations.
The sons of Samuel: Joel the firstborn and Abijah the second.
Bribery » Examples of
“Let there be a treaty between me and you, as there was between my father and your father. Behold, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold; go, break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.”
So the [five] lords (governors) of the Philistines came to her and said to her, “Persuade him, and see where his great strength lies and [find out] how we may overpower him so that we may bind him to subdue him. And each of us will give you eleven hundred pieces of silver.”
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
If it pleases 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 out the king’s business, to put into the king’s treasuries.”
And when the chief priests had gathered with the elders and had consulted together [to develop a plan of deception], they gave a sufficient sum of money [as a bribe] to the soldiers,
When they heard this they were delighted, and promised to give him money. And he began looking for an opportune time to betray Jesus.
Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money,
Children » Indulgence of » samuel
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
Children » Wicked » Samuel's sons
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
wicked Children » Exemplified » Sons of samuel
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
Christian ministers » Instances of » Samuel's sons
The sons of Samuel: Joel the firstborn and Abijah the second.
When Samuel was old, he made his sons judges over Israel. Now the name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second, Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. His sons did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
Covetousness » Exemplified » Samuel's sons
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
Covetousness » Instances of » Samuel's sons, in taking bribes
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
greed » General references to
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
He who profits unlawfully brings suffering to his own house,
But he who hates bribes [and does not receive nor pay them] will live.
Her leaders pronounce judgment for a bribe,
Her priests teach for a fee,
And her prophets foretell for money;
Yet they lean on the Lord, saying,
“Is not the Lord among us?
No tragedy or distress will come on us.”
And the dogs are greedy; they
They are shepherds who have no understanding;
They have all turned to their own way,
Each one to his unlawful gain, without exception.
For the love of money [that is, the greedy desire for it and the willingness to gain it unethically] is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves [through and through] with many sorrows.
He craves all the day long [and does no work],
But the righteous [willingly] gives and does not withhold [what he has].
We will find and take all kinds of precious possessions,
We will fill our houses with spoil;
So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain;
Greed takes away the lives of its possessors.
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His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
Injustice » Examples of
Two worthless and unprincipled men came in and sat down opposite him; and they testified against Naboth before the people, saying, “Naboth cursed and renounced God and the king.” Then they brought him outside the city and stoned him to death.
[At this] the high priest Ananias ordered those who stood beside him to strike Paul on the mouth.
For in fact I was taken (stolen) from the land of the Hebrews by [unlawful] force, and even here I have done nothing for which they should put me in the dungeon.”
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
So Joseph’s master took him and put him in the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were confined; so he was there in the prison.
But after two years had passed, Felix was succeeded [in office] by Porcius Festus; and wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul imprisoned.
So he set Barabbas free for them; but after having Jesus severely whipped (scourged), he handed Him over to be crucified.
Justice is pushed back,
And righteous behavior stands far away;
For truth has fallen in the city square,
And
Injustice » Exemplified » Sons of samuel
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » Samuel's sons
When Samuel was old, he made his sons judges over Israel. Now the name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second, Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. His sons did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after gain, took bribes, and perverted justice. read more.
All the elders of Israel assembled and came to Samuel at Ramah And said to him, Behold, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint us a king to rule over us like all the other nations.
All the elders of Israel assembled and came to Samuel at Ramah And said to him, Behold, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint us a king to rule over us like all the other nations.
Judge » Samson » The sons of samuel
When Samuel was old, he made his sons judges over Israel. Now the name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second, Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. His sons did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after gain, took bribes, and perverted justice. read more.
All the elders of Israel assembled and came to Samuel at Ramah And said to him, Behold, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint us a king to rule over us like all the other nations.
All the elders of Israel assembled and came to Samuel at Ramah And said to him, Behold, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint us a king to rule over us like all the other nations.
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Sons of samuel
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » samuel
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Samuel's sons, taking bribes
When Samuel was old, he made his sons judges over Israel. Now the name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second, Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. His sons did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after gain, took bribes, and perverted justice. read more.
All the elders of Israel assembled and came to Samuel at Ramah And said to him, Behold, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint us a king to rule over us like all the other nations.
All the elders of Israel assembled and came to Samuel at Ramah And said to him, Behold, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint us a king to rule over us like all the other nations.
samuel » Makes his corrupt sons judges in israel
When Samuel was old, he made his sons judges over Israel. Now the name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second, Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. His sons did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
“Let there be a treaty between me and you, as there was between my father and your father. Behold, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold; go, break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.”
So the [five] lords (governors) of the Philistines came to her and said to her, “Persuade him, and see where his great strength lies and [find out] how we may overpower him so that we may bind him to subdue him. And each of us will give you eleven hundred pieces of silver.”
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.
If it pleases 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 out the king’s business, to put into the king’s treasuries.”
And when the chief priests had gathered with the elders and had consulted together [to develop a plan of deception], they gave a sufficient sum of money [as a bribe] to the soldiers,
When they heard this they were delighted, and promised to give him money. And he began looking for an opportune time to betray Jesus.
Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money,
Young men » Examples of sinful » Sons of samuel
His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain, took bribes, and perverted justice.