1 Samuel 2:24 asv — Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make Jehovah’s people to transgress.

American Standard Version

"Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make Jehovah’s people to transgress. "

— 1 Samuel 2:24, American Standard Version

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

21

And Jehovah visited Hannah, and she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before Jehovah.

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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.

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And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings from all this people.

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Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make Jehovah’s people to transgress.

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If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Jehovah, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding, they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because Jehovah was minded to slay them.

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And the child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Jehovah, and also with men.

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And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Did I reveal myself unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in bondage to Pharaoh’s house?

1 Samuel 2:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 2:24 say?
1 Samuel 2:24 in the American Standard Version reads: “Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make Jehovah’s people to transgress. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 2:24 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 24.
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 2:24.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 2:24 in?
1 Samuel 2:24 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 2:24?
1 Samuel 2:24 reads (ASV): “Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make Jehovah’s people to transgress. ” 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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