Translation Comparison

1 Samuel 8:2

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse 1 Samuel 8:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Samuel 8:2 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba.
American Standard VersionASV	Now the name of his first-born was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Now the name of his firstborn son was Joel: and the name of the second was Abia, judges in Bersabee.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	And the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah; they judged in Beer-sheba.
English Revised VersionERV	Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Now the name of his first-born was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.
World English BibleWEB	Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beersheba.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And the name of his first-born son is Joel, and the name of his second Abiah, judges in Beer-Sheba:
American King James VersionAKJV	Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beersheba.

King James Bible

KJV

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

American Standard Version

ASV

Now the name of his first-born was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Now the name of his firstborn son was Joel: and the name of the second was Abia, judges in Bersabee.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

And the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah; they judged in Beer-sheba.

English Revised Version

ERV

Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Now the name of his first-born was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer-sheba.

World English Bible

WEB

Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abijah: they were judges in Beersheba.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And the name of his first-born son is Joel, and the name of his second Abiah, judges in Beer-Sheba:

American King James Version

AKJV

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