Whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? — Samuel asks specific questions about his honesty: have I stolen anyone's livestock? The questions parallel the accusations often made against judges and leaders who abuse their power. or whom have I defrauded? or of whom have I taken a bribe to blind mine eyes therewith — Samuel asks if he has wronged or defrauded anyone (yoniyah, defrauded or oppressed) or taken a bribe (shohad) to pervert justice. The questions cover the principal forms of judicial corruption.

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