King James Version
What Does 1 Samuel 2:24 Mean?
“Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD'S people to transgress. transgress: or, cry out”
Context
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Now 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. assembled: Heb. assembled by troops
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And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people. of your: or, evil words of you
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Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD'S people to transgress. transgress: or, cry out
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If 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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And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(24) **Ye make the Lord’s people to transgress.**—The life led by the priests publicly in the sanctuary, with their evident scornful unbelief in the divinely established holy ordinances on the one hand, and their unblushing immorality on the other, corrupted the inner religious life of the whole people.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 1 Samuel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
1 Samuel 2:24 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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