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NASB | 1 Samuel 2:22 ¶ Now Eli was very old; and he heard all that his sons were doing to all Israel, and how they lay with the women who served at the doorway of the tent of meeting. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Samuel 2:22 ¶ Now Eli was very old; and he heard about everything that his sons were doing to all [the people of] Israel, and how they were lying with the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle). |
Bible Question: Was Eli the priest lax in his discipline with his sons? |
Bible Answer: Eli was more than just lax! Although he had much recognition and respect which he earned in public ha was unable to handle his private affairs. He lacked the two necessary qualities need for parenting - firm resolve and corrective action. He did not take any disiplinary action when made aware of their wrong doings. We must remember also that Eli was not only a father trying to handle his sons he was also the priest ignorig the sins of the priests under his jurisdiction. God, in his love for Isreal, could not allow the problem to continue. Therefore God planned to kill them (v. 25b). God allowed Eli's sons to die as a result of their sins. Eli was also guilty of sin. First for allowing his sons to get away with sinning and second because he honored his sons above God for letting them sin. |
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