KJV ORIGINAL
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
His oldest son was named Joel, and his second son was named Abiah. They served as judges in the city of Beersheba.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us the names of Samuel's two sons who became judges in Beersheba.
📚 Historical Context
Samuel had appointed his sons as judges to help govern Israel, following the pattern of inherited leadership common in that time. Beersheba was an important city in the southern part of Israel, strategically located for administering justice in that region. This verse sets up the context for the people's later complaint about Samuel's sons' corrupt practices, which would lead to their demand for a king.
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