1 Samuel 8:3

And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 8:3

BSB

But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.

AKJV

And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.

CPDV

But his sons did not walk in his ways. Instead, they turned aside, pursuing avarice. And they accepted bribes, and they perverted judgment.

ERV

And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.

NHEB

His sons did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted justice.

SMT

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.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 8:3

AndhissonsH1121Noun Masculine walkedH1980VerbnotinhiswaysH1870Noun MasculinebutturnedasideH5186Verb afterH310Adverb PrepositionConjunction lucreH1215Noun MasculineandtookH3947Verb bribesH7810Noun MasculineandpervertedH5186Verb judgmentH4941Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 8:3

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Overview of 1 Samuel 8:3

Summary

Appointed judges pursue corruption instead of justice

Place

Beersheba

Event

Judicial corruption revealed

Estimated Time Period

c. 1040 BC