1 Samuel 8:1
And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.
Cross-references
1 Samuel 2:22
Parallel
1 Samuel 2:22 shows Eli's corrupt sons, mirroring the pattern of Samuel's own sons who later became corrupt judges.
1 Samuel 12:2
Allusion
In 1 Samuel 12:2, Samuel directly refers to his sons being with the people, confirming the appointment mentioned here.
Judges 8:23
Contrast
Judges 8:23 has Gideon refuse dynastic rule, declaring the Lord rules — contrasting with Samuel setting up his sons.