1 Samuel 2:24-26

Expanded Bible

²⁴ No, my sons. The Lord’s people are spreading a bad report about you. ²⁵ If you sin against someone, God can ·help [intercede/mediate/arbitrate for] you. But if you sin against the Lord himself, ·no one [who…?] can ·help [intercede/mediate/arbitrate for] you!” But Eli’s sons would not listen to ·him [^Lthe voice/words/rebuke of their father], because the Lord ·had decided [desired; wanted] to put them to death.

²⁶ The boy Samuel grew ·physically and pleased [in stature and in favor with] the Lord and the people.