1 Samuel 8:1

And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 8:1

BSB
When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel.
AKJV
And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.
CPDV
And it happened that, when Samuel had become old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel.
ERV
And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.
NHEB
It happened, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.
SMT
And it will be when Samuel was old, he set his sons judges to Israel.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 8:1

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Overview of 1 Samuel 8:1
Summary
Aging leader delegates judicial responsibility to sons
Place
Israel
Event
Sons appointed as judges
Estimated Time Period
c. 1040 BC
Category
Narrative