1 Samuel 2:17

Conservative English Version

Eli's sons did not show any respect for the sacrifices that the people offered. This was a terrible sin, and it made the LORD very angry.

Cross References

Genesis 10:9

(SEE 10:6)

Genesis 13:13

where the people were evil and sinned terribly against the LORD.

Genesis 6:11

God knew that everyone was terribly cruel and violent.

2 Kings 21:6

and even set up the pole for Asherah there. Manasseh practiced magic and witchcraft; he asked fortunetellers for advice and sacrificed his own son. He did many sinful things and made the LORD very angry. Years ago the LORD had told David and his son Solomon: Jerusalem is the place I prefer above all others in Israel. It belongs to me, and there I will be worshiped forever.

Psalm 51:4

You are really the one I have sinned against; I have disobeyed you and have done wrong. So it is right and fair for you to correct and punish me.

Isaiah 3:8

Jerusalem and Judah, you rebelled against your glorious LORD-- your words and your actions, made you stumble and fall.

Malachi 2:13

And what else are you doing? You cry noisily and flood the LORD's altar with your tears, because he isn't pleased with your offerings and refuses to accept them.

Matthew 18:7

The world is in for trouble because of the way it causes people to sin. There will always be something to cause people to sin, but anyone who does this will be in for trouble.

1 Samuel 2:16

Usually the people answered, "Take what you want. But first, let us sacrifice the fat to the LORD." "No," the servant would reply. "If you don't give it to me now, I'll take it by force."

1 Samuel 3:13

He knew that his sons refused to respect me, and he let them get away with it, even though I said I would punish his family forever.