But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepted bribes, and perverted justice. Cross References Exodus 23:6You shall not deny justice to the poor in their lawsuits. Exodus 23:8 Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous. Deuteronomy 16:19 Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept any bribes, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. 1 Samuel 2:35 Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time. 1 Samuel 12:2 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. Chapter Outline 1. By occasion of the ill government of Samuel's sons, the Israelites ask a king6. Samuel praying in grief is comforted by God 10. He tells the manner of a king 19. God wills Samuel to yield unto the importunity of the people Jump to Previous Accepted Bribe Bribes Dishonest However Judging Judgment Justice Lucre Money Moved Perverted Rewards Turn Turned Upright Walk Walked WaysJump to Next Accepted Bribe Bribes Dishonest However Judging Judgment Justice Lucre Money Moved Perverted Rewards Turn Turned Upright Walk Walked Ways |
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