And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee.
And he said, 'What did the LORD say to you? Please don't hide it from me. May God punish you severely if you keep anything from me that he told you.'
Eli is demanding that young Samuel tell him everything God said, even threatening him with God's punishment if he holds anything back.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, Samuel was a young boy serving as an apprentice to the priest Eli in the tabernacle at Shiloh, during a time when Israel's spiritual leadership was marred by corruption, particularly through Eli's wicked sons. God had begun to speak directly to Samuel in the night, revealing His judgment on Eli's household, which highlighted the shift from unfaithful priests to a new prophetic voice. This moment underscores the tension between divine revelation and human accountability in ancient Israel.
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