1 Samuel 2:23 · KJV

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

King James Version

Passage Context

²¹And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.

²²Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

²³And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people.

²⁴Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD'S people to transgress.

²⁵If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.

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Reflection Questions

How do I respond when I see wrongdoing around me?

What steps can I take to uphold integrity in my community?

When have I ignored issues that needed addressing?

Life Application

integrity

Stand firm in your values even when it's unpopular. Speak out against wrongdoing in a constructive manner.

leadership

As a leader, ensure your actions reflect your values and inspire others to do the same.

People in This Verse

EliOT

Eli was a high priest and judge of Israel who served at Shiloh. He is known for his role in the story of Hannah and the early life of Samuel.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:9

Places in This Verse

Shiloh(Shiloh today)

Shiloh was a significant religious center in ancient Israel, housing the Tabernacle. It was a place of worship before the Temple was built in Jerusalem.

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