Judge · Old Testament
The Story of Abijah son of Samuel
Not Abijah (Abijam) king of Judah.
Samuel's second son, judge with his brother Joel at Beersheba.
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Introduction
Abijah, Samuel's second son, judged at Beersheba with his brother Joel. They did not walk in their father's ways: they took bribes and perverted justice. 1 Samuel 8:1–31 Chronicles 6:28
Told in: 1 Samuel
Life at a glance
- Father
- Samuel 1 Samuel 8:2
- Brother
- Joel 1 Samuel 8:2
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Judge at Beersheba
Samuel appoints his sons as judges; they turn aside after gain.
Family and relationships
- SamuelFather1 Samuel 8:2
- Joel son of SamuelBrother1 Samuel 8:2
Family tree and genealogy
- Parents
- Samuel (father)
- Brothers and sisters
- Joel son of Samuel (brother)
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Books associated with Abijah son of Samuel
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Themes and study
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- What three failures does 1 Samuel 8:3 list?
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