1Sa 2:12 | TNotes | STEP | 2:12 scoundrels (Hebrew sons of Belial ): See study note on 1:16. • had no respect for (literally did not know ) the Lord : Although they were priests among God’s people, they did not acknowledge God or seek to abide by his will (cp. Jer 2:8 ).

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‏ 1 Samuel 2:12

2:12 ^a scoundrels (Hebrew sons of Belial): See study note on 1:16.

• had no respect for (literally did not know) the Lord: Although they were priests among God’s people, they did not acknowledge God or seek to abide by his will (cp. Jer 2:8 ^b).