1 Samuel 2:32 net — You will see trouble in my dwelling place! Israel will experience blessings, but there will not be an old man in your h…

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"You will see trouble in my dwelling place! Israel will experience blessings, but there will not be an old man in your house for all time."

— 1 Samuel 2:32, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

29

Why are you scorning my sacrifice and my offering that I commanded for my dwelling place? You have honored your sons more than you have me by having made yourselves fat from the best parts of all the offerings of my people Israel.’

30

Therefore the LORD, the God of Israel, says,‘I really did say that your house and your ancestor’s house would serve me forever.’ But now the LORD says,‘May it never be! For I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be cursed!

31

In fact, days are coming when I will remove your strength and the strength of your father’s house. There will not be an old man in your house!

32

You will see trouble in my dwelling place! Israel will experience blessings, but there will not be an old man in your house for all time.

33

Any man of yours that I do not cut off from my altar, I will cause his eyes to fail and will cause him grief. All of those born to your family will die by the sword of man.

34

This will be a confirming sign for you that will be fulfilled through your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas: in a single day they both will die!

35

Then I will raise up for myself a faithful priest. He will do what is in my heart and soul. I will build for him a lasting dynasty and he will serve my chosen one for all time.

1 Samuel 2:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 2:32 say?
1 Samuel 2:32 in the NET Bible reads: “You will see trouble in my dwelling place! Israel will experience blessings, but there will not be an old man in your house for all time.”
Where is 1 Samuel 2:32 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 32.
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 2:32.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 2:32 in?
1 Samuel 2:32 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 2:32?
1 Samuel 2:32 reads (NET): “You will see trouble in my dwelling place! Israel will experience blessings, but there will not be an old man in your house for all time.” 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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