1 Samuel 2:23 cpdv — And he said to them: “Why are you doing these kinds of things, very wicked things, that I have heard from all the peopl…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he said to them: “Why are you doing these kinds of things, very wicked things, that I have heard from all the people? "

— 1 Samuel 2:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

20

And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife. And he said to him, “May the Lord repay to you offspring from this woman, on behalf of the loan that you offered to the Lord.” And they went away to their own place.

21

Then the Lord visited Hannah, and she conceived and bore three sons and two daughters. And the youth Samuel was magnified with the Lord.

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Now Eli was very old, and he heard all that his sons were doing to all of Israel, and how they were sleeping with the women who were waiting at the door of the tabernacle.

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And he said to them: “Why are you doing these kinds of things, very wicked things, that I have heard from all the people?

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My sons, do not be willing. For it is no good report that I am hearing, so that you would cause the people of the Lord to transgress.

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If a man has sinned against a man, God may be able to be appeased over him. But if a man has sinned against the Lord, who will pray for him?” But they did not listen to the voice of their father, that the Lord was willing to kill them.

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But the youth Samuel advanced, and grew up, and he was pleasing to the Lord, as well as to men.

1 Samuel 2:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 2:23 say?
1 Samuel 2:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he said to them: “Why are you doing these kinds of things, very wicked things, that I have heard from all the people? ”
Where is 1 Samuel 2:23 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 23.
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 2:23.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 2:23 in?
1 Samuel 2:23 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 2:23?
1 Samuel 2:23 reads (CPDV): “And he said to them: “Why are you doing these kinds of things, very wicked things, that I have heard from all the people? ” 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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