And did I choose him out of all the tribes of Israel to be my priest, to offer upon mine altar, to burn incense, to wear an ephod before me? and did I give unto the house of thy father all the offerings made by fire of the children of Israel?
Didn't I choose him from all the tribes of Israel to be my priest, to make offerings on my altar, to burn incense, and to wear the sacred vest in my presence? And didn't I give your father's family all the fire offerings that the people of Israel brought?
God is reminding Eli that He specially chose his family line to serve as priests and provided generously for them through the offerings of the people.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Samuel, this verse is part of a prophetic message delivered to Eli, the high priest, during a time when his sons were abusing their sacred roles. God is reminding Eli of the special election of his family line from the tribe of Levi to serve as priests, including duties like offering sacrifices, burning incense, and wearing the ephod as a symbol of their authority. This context underscores the covenant God made with the Levites, highlighting the privileges and responsibilities that came with their divine selection in ancient Israel.
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