1 Chronicles 6:28
New International Version
The sons of Samuel: Joel the firstborn and Abijah the second son.

New Living Translation
The sons of Samuel were Joel (the older) and Abijah (the second).

English Standard Version
The sons of Samuel: Joel his firstborn, the second Abijah.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Samuel: Joel his firstborn and Abijah his second son.

King James Bible
And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah.

New King James Version
The sons of Samuel were Joel the firstborn, and Abijah the second.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Samuel were Joel, the firstborn, and Abijah, the second.

NASB 1995
The sons of Samuel were Joel the firstborn, and Abijah the second.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Samuel were Joel, the first-born and Abijah, the second.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Samuel were Joel the firstborn, and Abijah the second.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Samuel: Joel the firstborn and Abijah the second.

Christian Standard Bible
Samuel’s sons: his firstborn Joel, and his second son Abijah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Samuel’s sons: his firstborn Joel, and his second son Abijah.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Samuel: the first-born Joel, and the second Abijah.

Contemporary English Version
Samuel was the father of Joel and Abijah, born in that order.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Joel, and the second Abijah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Samuel's sons were Joel, who was his firstborn, and Abijah, who was his second son.

Good News Translation
Samuel had two sons: Joel, the older, and Abijah, the younger.

International Standard Version
Samuel's descendants included Joel his firstborn and his second son Abijah.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Samuel: Joel his firstborn and Abijah his second son.

NET Bible
The sons of Samuel: Joel the firstborn and Abijah the second oldest.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Samuel: the firstborn Joel, and the second Abijah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Samuel; the first-born Vashni, and Abiah.

World English Bible
The sons of Samuel: the firstborn, Joel, and the second, Abijah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Samuel: the firstborn Vashni, and the second Abijah.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Samuel: the first-born Vashni, and the second Abijah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Samuel: the first-born, Vashni and Abiah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Samuel: the firstborn Vasseni, and Abia.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Samuel: Vasseni the firstborn, and Abijah.

New American Bible
The sons of Samuel were Joel, the firstborn, and Abijah, the second.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Samuel: Joel his firstborn, the second Abijah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Samuel: Joel his first-born, and the name of his second son Abijah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Shamuyel: his firstborn son, Yuyel, and the name of his second son, Abia.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Samuel: the first-born Vashni; then Abiah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Samuel; the first-born Sani, and Abia.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Levi
27Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, and Elkanah his son. 28The sons of Samuel: Joel his firstborn and Abijah his second son. 29The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,…

Cross References
1 Samuel 8:2
The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba.

1 Samuel 1:20
So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”

1 Samuel 3:20
So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD.

1 Samuel 7:15-17
So Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life. / Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places. / Then he would return to Ramah because his home was there, and there he judged Israel and built an altar to the LORD.

1 Samuel 12:1-2
Then Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to your voice in all that you have said to me, and I have set over you a king. / Now here is the king walking before you, and I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have walked before you from my youth until this day.

1 Samuel 9:9
(Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.)

1 Samuel 10:1
Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?

1 Samuel 16:13
So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.

1 Samuel 19:18-24
So David ran away and escaped. And he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there. / When Saul was told that David was at Naioth in Ramah, / he sent messengers to seize him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy. ...

1 Samuel 25:1
When Samuel died, all Israel gathered to mourn for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David set out and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.

1 Samuel 28:3
Now by this time Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in Ramah, his own city. And Saul had removed the mediums and spiritists from the land.

Acts 3:24
Indeed, all the prophets from Samuel on, as many as have spoken, have proclaimed these days.

Acts 13:20
All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet.

Hebrews 11:32
And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets,

Acts 13:6
They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah.

firstborn.

1 Chronicles 5:1
Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.

Leviticus 27:26
Only the firstling of the beasts, which should be the LORD'S firstling, no man shall sanctify it; whether it be ox, or sheep: it is the LORD'S.

Genesis 14:20
And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.

Vashni.

1 Chronicles 6:33
And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel,

1 Samuel 8:2
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba.

Joel.

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














The sons of Samuel:
Samuel, a significant prophet and judge in Israel, was dedicated to the Lord by his mother Hannah. His role was pivotal during the transition from the period of judges to the establishment of the monarchy in Israel. Samuel's leadership and spiritual guidance were crucial in anointing the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. His sons are mentioned here to establish the genealogical record and to highlight the continuation of his lineage, although they did not follow in his righteous footsteps.

Joel his firstborn:
Joel, as the firstborn son of Samuel, would have been expected to inherit his father's responsibilities and spiritual leadership. However, in 1 Samuel 8:1-3, it is noted that Joel, along with his brother, did not walk in Samuel's ways but turned aside after dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice. This failure in leadership contributed to the people's demand for a king, which led to the anointing of Saul. The name Joel means "Yahweh is God," reflecting the theocentric culture of Israel.

and Abijah his second son:
Abijah, Samuel's second son, shares a similar fate with his brother Joel in terms of their moral failings. The name Abijah means "My Father is Yahweh," again emphasizing the religious heritage of Samuel's family. Despite their father's faithfulness, both sons failed to uphold the standards expected of them, illustrating the biblical theme that righteousness is not inherited but must be chosen by each generation. Their actions indirectly set the stage for the rise of the monarchy, as the people sought a king to lead them instead of corrupt judges.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Samuel
A significant prophet and judge in Israel, Samuel was dedicated to the Lord by his mother, Hannah, and served under Eli the priest. He played a crucial role in the transition from the period of judges to the establishment of the monarchy in Israel.

2. Joel
The firstborn son of Samuel. His name means "Yahweh is God." Despite his father's faithfulness, Joel did not follow in Samuel's righteous ways, as noted in other parts of Scripture.

3. Abijah
The second son of Samuel. His name means "My Father is Yahweh." Like his brother Joel, Abijah also strayed from the path of righteousness.

4. The Levitical Lineage
This chapter of 1 Chronicles focuses on the genealogies of the Levites, emphasizing the importance of priestly and prophetic lineage in Israel's history.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Godly Parenting
Samuel was a faithful servant of God, yet his sons did not follow his example. This highlights the challenge and importance of instilling godly values in the next generation.

Personal Responsibility in Faith
Despite having a godly parent, each individual is responsible for their own relationship with God. Joel and Abijah's choices remind us that personal faith cannot be inherited.

The Impact of Leadership on Future Generations
Leaders, like Samuel, have a profound influence on their families and communities. Their actions and teachings can shape the spiritual direction of those they lead.

The Consequences of Straying from God's Path
Joel and Abijah's actions had negative consequences, illustrating the dangers of turning away from God's commandments and the impact of sin on one's life and community.(28) And the sons of Samuel.--Heb., Shemuel The third break in the Kohathite list.

We see from 1Chronicles 6:33-34 that Samuel (Shemuel, name of God) is son of Elkanah, son of Jeroham; hence we might suppose that the clause "Samuel his son" has been accidentally omitted at the end of 1Chronicles 6:27. But it is quite possible that the writer assumed the connection to be too well known to require specification, or that he has here thrown together three independent genealogical fragments. Comp. with 1Chronicles 6:27-28 the pedigree of Elkanah, 1Samuel 1:1 : "Elkanah son of Jeroham son of Elihu son of Tohu son of Zuph." Here again the names vary, yet not so as to obliterate their identity. Elihu ("El is He") = Eliab, Eliel; Tohu, a fuller form of Toah = Nahath.

The firstborn Vashni, and Abiah.--Vashni is not a proper name, but a corrupt form of the Hebrew phrase "and the second" (sh?ni, secundus). The sons of the prophet Samuel were Joel, the firstborn, and Abiah, 1Samuel 8:2 (see also 1Chronicles 6:33 below). Joel has fallen out of the text here; it should run, "Joel the firstborn, and the second Abiah." . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֧י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Samuel:
שְׁמוּאֵ֛ל (šə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel

[Joel] his firstborn
הַבְּכֹ֥ר (hab·bə·ḵōr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief

and Abijah
וַאֲבִיָּֽה׃ (wa·’ă·ḇî·yāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 29: Abijah -- 'Yah is my father', an Israelite name

his second son.
וַשְׁנִ֖י (waš·nî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2059: Vashni


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