1 Samuel 3:12 kjva — In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also m…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end."

— 1 Samuel 3:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Samuel 3 — Context

9

Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

10

And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

11

And the Lord said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.

12

In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end.

13

For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.

14

And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.

15

And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the Lord. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision.

1 Samuel 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 3:12 say?
1 Samuel 3:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end.”
Where is 1 Samuel 3:12 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 3:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 12.
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 3:12.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 3:12 in?
1 Samuel 3:12 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 3:12?
1 Samuel 3:12 reads (KJVA): “In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end.” 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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