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Now the name of his first-born was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The mention of Beersheba, on the extreme southern frontier of Judah, as the place where Samuel’s sons judged Israel is remarkable. It was probably …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now the name of his firstborn was Joel
In (1 Chronicles 6:28) he is called Vashni; (See Gill on [Ref…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It does not appear that Samuel's sons were so profane and vicious as Eli's sons; but they were corrupt judges, they turned aside after lucre. Samue…

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