1 Samuel 8:1

New International Reader's Version

When Samuel became old, he appointed his sons as Israel’s leaders.

Cross References

Nehemiah 7:2

I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem. Hananiah helped him. Hananiah was commander of the fort that was by the temple. Hanani was an honest man. He had more respect for God than most people do.

1 Timothy 5:21

I command you to follow these instructions. I command you in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels. Treat everyone the same. Don’t favor one person over another.

Judges 10:4

He had 30 sons. They rode on 30 donkeys. His sons controlled 30 towns in Gilead. Those towns are called Havvoth Jair to this day.

Judges 12:14

He had 40 sons and 30 grandsons. They rode on 70 donkeys. Abdon led Israel for eight years.

Judges 5:10

“Some of you ride on white donkeys. Some of you sit on your saddle blankets. Some of you walk along the road. Think about

1 Samuel 12:2

Now you have a king as your leader. But I’m old. My hair is gray. My sons are here with you. I’ve been your leader from the time I was young until this day.