1 Samuel 3:11-14
3:11 a The phrase a shocking thing conveys the magnitude and severity of God’s judgment. God’s actions would also be of national significance for Israel (cp. 2 Kgs 21:12 b; Jer 19:3 c).3:12 d my threats: See 2:27-36 e.
3:13 f his sons are blaspheming God: They were expressing contempt for God through their actions.
• hasn’t disciplined them: Eli rebuked his sons (2:23-25 g), but he did not restrain them.
3:14 h Neither blood sacrifices nor offerings would be acceptable on behalf of Eli and his sons. The offerings of Lev 4–5 i were for sins committed inadvertently or unintentionally, whereas the sins of Eli and his sons were deliberate and rebellious.
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