1 Samuel 8:1-2
Israel Seeks a King
8:1 In his old age Samuel appointed his sons as judges over Israel.
8:2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second son was Abijah. They were judges in Beer Sheba.
1 Samuel 8:20
8:20 We will be like all the other nations. Our king will judge us and lead us
1 and fight our battles.”
1 Samuel 24:12
24:12 May the
Lord judge between the two of us, and may the
Lord vindicate me over you, but my hand will not be against you.
1 tn Heb “and go out before us.”