1 Samuel 2:23 net — So he said to them,“Why do you do these things, these evil things which I hear about from all these people?

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"So he said to them,“Why do you do these things, these evil things which I hear about from all these people?"

— 1 Samuel 2:23, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

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Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife saying,“May the LORD establish descendants for you from this woman in place of the one that she dedicated to the LORD.”Then they would go to their home.

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And indeed the LORD attended to Hannah. She got pregnant and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. But the boy Samuel grew up before the LORD.

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Eli was very old. And he would hear about everything that his sons used to do to all the people of Israel and how they used to go to bed with the women who were stationed at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

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So he said to them,“Why do you do these things, these evil things which I hear about from all these people?

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No, my sons! For the report that I hear circulating among the LORD’s people is not good.

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If a man sins against a man, one may appeal to God on his behalf. But if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him then?” But Eli’s sons would not listen to their father. Indeed the LORD had decided to kill them.

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However, the boy Samuel was growing up and finding favor both with the LORD and with people.

1 Samuel 2:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 2:23 say?
1 Samuel 2:23 in the NET Bible reads: “So he said to them,“Why do you do these things, these evil things which I hear about from all these 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 (NET): “So he said to them,“Why do you do these things, these evil things which I hear about from all these 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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