Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did to all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. Treasury of Scripture Now 1 Samuel 8:1 And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel. did unto 1 Samuel 2:13-17 And the priest's custom with the people was, that, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest's servant came... Jeremiah 7:9,10 Will you steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense to Baal, and walk after other gods whom you know not... Ezekiel 22:26 Her priests have violated my law, and have profaned my holy things: they have put no difference between the holy and profane... Hosea 4:9-11 And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings... women It is probable that these were persons who had some employment about the tabernacle: see note on Exodus 38:8 And he made the laver of brass, and the foot of it of brass, of the mirrors of the women assembling... assembled assembled by troops Exodus 38:8 And he made the laver of brass, and the foot of it of brass, of the mirrors of the women assembling...
Context Eli Reproves his Sons
22Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did to all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. 23And he said to them, Why do you such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people. 24No, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: you make the LORD's people to transgress. 25If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding they listened not to the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them. 26And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favor both with the LORD, and also with men. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Now Eli was very old; and he heard all that his sons did unto all Israel, and how that they lay with the women that did service at the door of the tent of meeting.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now Heli was very old, and he heard all that his sons did to all Israel: and how they lay with the women that waited at the door of the tabernacle:
Darby Bible Translation
And Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons were doing to all Israel, and that they lay with the women that served at the entrance of the tent of meeting.
King James Bible
Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Young's Literal Translation
And Eli is very old, and hath heard all that his sons do to all Israel, and how that they lie with the women who are assembling at the opening of the tent of meeting,
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