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1 Samuel 8:4

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 8:4

Verse 4 of 22

Scripture focus

Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,

1 Samuel 8:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 8:4

Theological / Devotional

Elders. Heb. zaqan, from a root of uncertain meaning, another of whose derivatives means “chin,” or “beard.” “Elders” were men of mature age who held positions of authority. Samuel organized the tribes with responsible leaders in every place, who reported to the local “judge” serving under Samuel. These leaders had seen enough of the conduct of Samuel’s sons to warrant their going directly to Samuel himself.

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