Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD.
Therefore, the sin of these young men was extremely serious in the LORD's sight, because people were disgusted and turned away from bringing offerings to the LORD.
The writer is explaining that the corrupt priests' behavior was incredibly serious to God because it caused people to lose respect for worship and stop bringing their offerings.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the judges in ancient Israel, Eli was the high priest at Shiloh, and his sons Hophni and Phinehas served as priests alongside him. They abused their sacred roles by taking unauthorized portions of the people's sacrifices and engaging in immoral behavior, which violated God's laws as outlined in the Mosaic covenant. This corruption not only dishonored God but also caused the Israelites to lose respect for the priesthood and the offerings, highlighting the dangers of unfaithful leadership in a theocratic society.
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