1 Samuel 8:1

“And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.”

"And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel." - 1 Samuel 8:1
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What does 1 Samuel 8:1 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 8:1 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel." This verse marks a significant turning point in the history of Israel and sets the stage for the establishment of a…

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The Passing of Leadership: A Call to Godly Succession

As we reflect on 1 Samuel 8:1, "And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel," we encounter a poignant moment in the history of Israel. This verse encapsulates not just the transition of leadership, but unveils deep spiritual and social…

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A Prayer for Wise Leadership and Faithful Guidance

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in reverence and humility, I reflect on the profound lessons found in Your Word, particularly in 1 Samuel 8:1, "And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel." Lord, this verse speaks to the seasons of…

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1 Samuel 8:1 - "And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel."
1 Samuel 8:7
1 Samuel 8:21 - "And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he rehearsed them in the ears of the LORD."
1 Samuel 8:10 - "¶ And Samuel told all the words of the LORD unto the people that asked of him a king."
1 Samuel 8:4 - "Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,"
1 Samuel 8:6 - "¶ But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD."
1 Samuel 8:19-22
1 Samuel 8:19-22
1 Samuel 8:7-9
1 Samuel 8:19-23
1 Samuel 8:19-22
1 Samuel 8:19 - "¶ Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;"
1 Samuel 13:8 - "¶ And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel had appointed: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him."
1 Samuel 8:13 - "And he will take your daughters to be confectionaries, and to be cooks, and to be bakers."
1 Samuel 16:8 - "Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this."
1 Samuel 8:22 - "And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city."
1 Samuel 8:17 - "He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his servants."
1 Samuel 7:8 - "And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not to cry unto the LORD our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Philistines."
1 Samuel 23:8 - "And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men."
1 Samuel 15:8 - "And he took Agag the king of the Amalekites alive, and utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword."
Soothing the Soul: The Gospel of Gentle Care 1 Kings 19:3-8; 1 Samuel 16:14-23
1 Samuel 8:15 - "And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants."
Soothing the Soul: The Gospel of Gentle Care 1 Kings 19:3-8; 1 Samuel 16:14-23
1 Samuel 8:2 - "Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer-sheba."
1 Samuel 14:8 - "Then said Jonathan, Behold, we will pass over unto these men, and we will discover ourselves unto them."
2 Samuel 1:8 - "And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite."
1 Samuel 8:3 - "And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment."
1 Samuel 1:8 - "Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?"
1 Samuel 19:8 - "¶ And there was war again: and David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and they fled from him."