1. Israel Rejects Samuel's Sons as Leaders............... 8:1-5
1Sa 8:1
And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.1Sa 8:2
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba.1Sa 8:3
And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment.1Sa 8:4
Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,1Sa 8:5
And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.