1 Samuel 22:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Saul turned to Doeg, who was from Edom, and said, “Kill the priests!” On that same day, Doeg killed eighty-five priests.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:21

King Joash forgot that Zechariah's father had always been a loyal friend. So when the people of Judah plotted to kill Zechariah, Joash joined them and gave orders for them to stone him to death in the courtyard of the temple. As Zechariah was dying, he said, “I pray that the LORD will see this and punish all of you.”

Psalm 78:64

Priests died violent deaths, but their widows were not allowed to mourn.

Exodus 28:40

Since Aaron's sons are priests, they should also look dignified. So make robes, sashes, and special caps for them.

Proverbs 24:15

Don't be a cruel person who attacks good people and hurts their families.

Hosea 5:11

Israel was brutally crushed. They got what they deserved for worshipping useless idols.

Hosea 7:3

The king and his officials take great pleasure in their sin and deceit.

Micah 6:16

Jerusalem, this will happen because you followed the sinful example of kings Omri and Ahab. Now I will destroy you and your property. Then the people of every nation will make fun and insult you.

Zephaniah 3:3

Its officials are roaring lions, its judges are wolves; in the evening they attack, by morning nothing is left.

1 Samuel 2:18

The boy Samuel served the LORD and wore a special linen garment

1 Samuel 2:28

Out of all the tribes of Israel, I chose your family to be my priests. I wanted them to offer sacrifices and burn incense to me and to find out from me what I want my people to do. I commanded everyone to bring their sacrifices here where I live, and I allowed you and your family to keep those that were not offered to me on the altar. But you honour your sons instead of me! You don't respect the sacrifices and offerings that are brought to me, and you've all got fat from eating the best parts.

1 Samuel 2:36

But if anyone is left from your family, he will come to my priest and beg for money or a little bread. He may even say to my priest, “Please let me be a priest, so I will at least have something to eat.”