1 Samuel 2:25-27

EasyEnglish Bible

²⁵ If you do something bad to another person, God can speak on your behalf. But if you do something bad against the Lord, nobody can speak on your behalf.’

Eli's sons did not listen to their father. The Lord had already decided to kill them.

²⁶ The young boy Samuel continued to grow. The Lord was pleased with him, and so were the people.

God's message to Eli

²⁷ A servant of God came and he spoke to Eli.^[a] This is what he said:

‘The Lord says, “A long time ago, when your ancestors were in Egypt, I showed myself to them. At that time they were slaves of Egypt's king.