Verse Comparison: 1 Samuel 8:2
American Standard Version
Now the name of his first-born was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.
Amplified® Bible
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second, Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba.
Contemporary English Version
(SEE 8:1)
Darby English Version
And the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah; they judged in Beer-sheba.
Good News Bible
The older son was named Joel and the younger one Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba.
King James Version
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba.
New American Standard Bible
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; {they} were judging in Beersheba.
New International Version
The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah, and they served at Beersheba.
New King James Version
The name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now the name of his firstborn was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they judged in Beersheba.
Revised Standard Version
The name of his first-born son was Jo'el, and the name of his second, Abi'jah; they were judges in Beer-sheba.
Young's Literal Translation
And the name of his first-born son is Joel, and the name of his second Abiah, judges in Beer-Sheba:
