1 Samuel 8:3 meaning and explanation

But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.

1 Samuel 8:3, Berean Standard Bible

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Samuel is old, and his sons Joel and Abijah serve as judges in Beersheba, far to the south of Samuel's home at Ramah. The verse states plainly that they did not walk in their father's ways.

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