Next, I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem. I chose another man named Hananiah to be the commander of the fort. I picked Hanani because he was a very honest man and he feared God more than most men do.
1 Samuel 8:1 - Easy To Read Version When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges [89] for Israel. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition WHEN SAMUEL was old, he made his sons judges over Israel. American Standard Version (1901) And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel. Common English Bible Now when Samuel got old, he appointed his sons to serve as Israel’s judges. Catholic Public Domain Version And it happened that, when Samuel had become old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And it came to pass when Samuel was old, that he appointed his sons to be judges over Israel. |
Next, I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem. I chose another man named Hananiah to be the commander of the fort. I picked Hanani because he was a very honest man and he feared God more than most men do.
Before God and Jesus Christ and the chosen angels I command you to do these things. But don’t judge people before you know the truth. And do these things equally to every person.
Jair had 30 sons. Those 30 sons rode 30 donkeys. [92] Those 30 sons controlled 30 towns in the area of Gilead. Those towns are called the Towns of Jair to this very day.
Abdon had 40 sons and 30 grandsons. They rode on 70 donkeys. [100] Abdon was a judge for the people of Israel for eight years.
Pay attention you people riding on white donkeys, sitting on saddle blankets, [44] and walking along the road!
Now you have a king to lead you. I am old and gray, but my sons are here with you. I have been your leader since I was a young boy.