1 Samuel 2:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he said to them, 'Why are you doing such things? I keep hearing about your evil actions from all these people.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is showing a father confronting his sons about their wrongdoing that has become public knowledge.

📚 Historical Context

This is Eli the high priest speaking to his sons Hophni and Phinehas, who were also priests serving at the tabernacle in Shiloh. His sons had been abusing their priestly position by taking the best portions of sacrifices for themselves and engaging in immoral conduct with women who served at the tabernacle entrance. Eli's weak response to their behavior would ultimately lead to God's judgment on his family line.

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