And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people.
And he said to them, 'Why are you doing such things? I keep hearing about your evil actions from all these people.'
The writer is showing a father confronting his sons about their wrongdoing that has become public knowledge.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Samuel, Eli served as the high priest in Israel during the era of the judges, a time when the nation lacked a king and spiritual leadership was crucial. His sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests who abused their roles by taking unauthorized portions of the people's sacrifices and engaging in immoral behavior, which angered God and caused distress among the Israelites. When Eli received reports from the community about these wicked actions, he confronted his sons directly, questioning their conduct as described in this verse.
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