1 Samuel 2:23 web — He said to them, "Why do you do such things? for I hear of your evil dealings from all this people.

World English Bible

"He said to them, "Why do you do such things? for I hear of your evil dealings from all this people."

— 1 Samuel 2:23, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

20

Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, "Yahweh give you seed of this woman for the petition which was asked of Yahweh." They went to their own home.

21

Yahweh visited Hannah, and she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters. The child Samuel grew before Yahweh.

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Now Eli was very old; and he heard all that his sons did to all Israel, and how that they lay with the women who served at the door of the Tent of Meeting.

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He said to them, "Why do you do such things? for I hear of your evil dealings from all this people.

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No, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: you make Yahweh's people disobey.

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If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Yahweh, who shall entreat for him?" Notwithstanding, they didn't listen to the voice of their father, because Yahweh was minded to kill them.

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The child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Yahweh, and also with men.

1 Samuel 2:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 2:23 say?
1 Samuel 2:23 in the World English Bible reads: “He said to them, "Why do you do such things? for I hear of your evil dealings from all this 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 (WEB): “He said to them, "Why do you do such things? for I hear of your evil dealings from all this 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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