1Sam.8.3

1 Samuel 8:3

KJV

And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.

Israel Demands a King

Cross References

Exodus 23:6

KJV GOD

Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause.

Justice and Mercy

Exodus 23:8

KJV GOD

¶ And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous.

Justice and Mercy

Deuteronomy 16:19

KJV

Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.

Judges and Justice

1 Samuel 2:35

KJV GOD

And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever.

A Prophecy against the House of Eli

1 Samuel 12:2

KJV

And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood unto this day.

1 Samuel 8:3

And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.

Israel Demands a King

Cross References

Justice and Mercy

Justice and Mercy

Judges and Justice

A Prophecy against the House of Eli

Samuel’s Farewell Address

Samuel Addresses Israel