1 Samuel 2:17 nasb — Thus the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD, for the men despised the offering of the LORD.

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"Thus the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD, for the men despised the offering of the LORD."

— 1 Samuel 2:17, NASB

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

14

Then he would thrust it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the fork brought up the priest would take for himself. Thus they did in Shiloh to all the Israelites who came there.

15

Also, before they burned the fat, the priest's servant would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, "Give the priest meat for roasting, as he will not take boiled meat from you, only raw."

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If the man said to him, "They must surely burn the fat first, and then take as much as you desire," then he would say, "No, but you shall give it to me now; and if not, I will take it by force."

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Thus the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD, for the men despised the offering of the LORD.

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Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD, as a boy wearing a linen ephod.

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And his mother would make him a little robe and bring it to him from year to year when she would come up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice.

20

Then Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife and say, "May the LORD give you children from this woman in place of the one she dedicated to the LORD." And they went to their own home.

1 Samuel 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 2:17 say?
1 Samuel 2:17 in the NASB reads: “Thus the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD, for the men despised the offering of the LORD.”
Where is 1 Samuel 2:17 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 17.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 2:17.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 2:17 in?
1 Samuel 2:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 2:17?
1 Samuel 2:17 reads (NASB): “Thus the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD, for the men despised the offering of the LORD.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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