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1 Samuel 8:1-3 (NLT)

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¹ As Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons to be judges over Israel. ² Joel and Abijah, his oldest sons, held court in Beersheba. ³ But they were not like their father, for they were greedy for money. They accepted bribes and perverted justice.

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) Consequenes of Greed (2015-10-18)
(v. 2) Consequenes of Greed (2015-10-18)
(v. 3) Consequenes of Greed (2015-10-18)

Definition(s):
Joel (Joh-el): he that wills or commands
Joel (Yoh-el): he that wills or commands