1 Samuel 8:2

Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 8:2

BSB

The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba.

AKJV

Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba.

CPDV

Now the name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of the second was Abijah: judges at Beersheba.

ERV

Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.

NHEB

Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beersheba.

SMT

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.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 8:2

NowthenameH8034Noun MasculineofhisfirstbornH1060Noun Masculine wasH1121Noun Masculine JoelH3100Proper Name MasculineandthenameH8034Noun MasculineofhissecondH4932Noun Masculine AbiahH29Proper Name MasculinetheywerejudgesH8199VerbinBeer-shebaH884Proper Name Location

Commentary for 1 Samuel 8:2

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Overview of 1 Samuel 8:2

Summary

Named sons given judicial positions

Place

Beersheba

Event

Judges appointed in Beersheba

Estimated Time Period

c. 1040 BC