1 Samuel 2:25-27

Contemporary English Version

²⁵ If you harm another person, God can help make things right between the two of you. But if you commit a crime against the Lord, no one can help you!”

But the Lord had already decided to kill them. So he kept them from listening to their father.

A Prophet Speaks to Eli

^26 (A) Each day, as Samuel grew older, the Lord was pleased with him, and so were the people.

²⁷ One day a prophet came to Eli and gave him this message from the Lord:

When your ancestors were slaves of the king of Egypt, I came and showed them who I am.