1 Samuel 2:12
The Sins of Eli's Sons
12 Eli's sons were scoundrels; they had no regard for the Lord.
Other Translations of 1 Samuel 2:12
King James Version
The Sins of Eli's Sons
12 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the Lord.
English Standard Version
The Sins of Eli's Sons
12 Now the sons of Eli were worthless men. They did not know the Lord.
The Message
The Sins of Eli's Sons
12 Eli's own sons were a bad lot. They didn't know God and could not have cared less
New King James Version
The Sins of Eli's Sons
12 Now the sons of Eli were corrupt; they did not know the Lord.
New Living Translation
The Sins of Eli's Sons
12 Now the sons of Eli were scoundrels who had no respect for the Lord
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:12
Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:11-26
(Read 1 Samuel 2:11-26)
Samuel, being devoted to the Lord in a special manner, was from a child employed about the sanctuary in the services he was capable of. As he did this with a pious disposition of mind, it was called ministering unto the Lord. He received a blessing from the Lord. Those young people who serve God as well as they can, he will enable to improve, that they may serve him better. Eli shunned trouble and exertion. This led him to indulge his children, without using parental authority to restrain and correct them when young. He winked at the abuses in the service of the sanctuary till they became customs, and led to abominations; and his sons, who should have taught those that engaged in the service of the sanctuary what was good, solicited them to wickedness. Their offence was committed even in offering the sacrifices for sins, which typified the atonement of the Saviour! Sins against the remedy, the atonement itself, are most dangerous, they tread under foot the blood of the covenant. Eli's reproof was far too mild and gentle. In general, none are more abandoned than the degenerate children of godly persons, when they break through restraints.