1 Samuel 2:16

New Living Translation

The man offering the sacrifice might reply, “Take as much as you want, but the fat must be burned first.” Then the servant would demand, “No, give it to me now, or I’ll take it by force.”

Cross References

Nehemiah 5:15

The former governors, in contrast, had laid heavy burdens on the people, demanding a daily ration of food and wine, besides forty pieces of silver. Even their assistants took advantage of the people. But because I feared God, I did not act that way.

Leviticus 3:16

and the priest will burn them on the altar. It is a special gift of food, a pleasing aroma to the Lord. All the fat belongs to the Lord.

Micah 3:5

This is what the Lord says: “You false prophets are leading my people astray! You promise peace for those who give you food, but you declare war on those who refuse to feed you.

Judges 18:25

The men of Dan said, “Watch what you say! There are some short-tempered men around here who might get angry and kill you and your family.”

1 Samuel 2:15

Sometimes the servant would come even before the animal’s fat had been burned on the altar. He would demand raw meat before it had been boiled so that it could be used for roasting.

1 Samuel 2:17

So the sin of these young men was very serious in the Lord’s sight, for they treated the Lord’s offerings with contempt.