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1 Samuel 2:12-17

12 Eli’s Wicked Sons
Eli’s sons were wicked men; they had no regard for the Lord.

13 Now it was the practice of the priests with the people that whenever anyone offered a sacrifice and while the meat was being boiled, the servant of the priest would come with a three-pronged fork in his hand.

14 He would plunge it into the pan or kettle or caldron or pot, and the priest would take for himself whatever the fork brought up. This is how they treated all the Israelites who came to Shiloh.

15 But even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, “Give the priest some meat to roast; he won’t accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.”

16 If the man said to him, “Let the fat be burned up first, and then take whatever you want,” the servant would then answer, “No, hand it over now; if you don’t, I’ll take it by force.”

17 This sin of the young men was very great in the Lord’s sight, for they were treating the Lord’s offering with contempt.

Cross References for 1 Samuel 2:12-17

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1 Samuel 10:27 - But some troublemakers said, “How can this fellow save us?” They despised him and brought him n... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:27 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 10:27

Hosea 5:4 - “Their deeds do not permit them to return to their God. A spirit of prostitution is in their he... Click to read the verse Hosea 5:4 Click to read the verse Hosea 5:4

2 Samuel 16:7 - As he cursed, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you man of blood, you scoundrel! Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 16:7

John 16:3 - They will do such things because they have not known the Father or me. Click to read the verse John 16:3 Click to read the verse John 16:3

2 Thessalonians 1:8 - He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:8 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:8

Jeremiah 9:6 - You live in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to acknowledge me,” declares th... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:6 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:6

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John 17:3 - Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you... Click to read the verse John 17:3 Click to read the verse John 17:3

Jeremiah 2:8 - The priests did not ask, ‘Where is the Lord?’ Those who deal with the law did not know me; the ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:8

1 Kings 21:13 - Then two scoundrels came and sat opposite him and brought charges against Naboth before the peo... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:13 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:13

1 Kings 21:10 - But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify that he has cursed both God and the ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:10 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:10

Jeremiah 22:16 - He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:16

Jeremiah 9:3 - “They make ready their tongue like a bow, to shoot lies; it is not by truth that they triumph i... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:3 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:3

Deuteronomy 13:13 - that wicked men have arisen among you and have led the people of their town astray, saying, “Le... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:13 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 13:13

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2 Samuel 23:6 - But evil men are all to be cast aside like thorns, which are not gathered with the hand. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 23:6 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 23:6

Hosea 4:6 - my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. “Because you have rejected knowledge, I also re... Click to read the verse Hosea 4:6 Click to read the verse Hosea 4:6

Jeremiah 31:34 - No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:34 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:34

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Romans 1:28-30 - Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave the... Click to read the verse Romans 1:28-30 Click to read the verse Romans 1:28-30

John 8:55 - Though you do not know him, I know him. If I said I did not, I would be a liar like you, but I ... Click to read the verse John 8:55 Click to read the verse John 8:55

Malachi 2:1-9 - “And now, you priests, this warning is for you. Click to read the verse Malachi 2:1-9 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:1-9

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Hosea 4:6-9 - my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. “Because you have rejected knowledge, I also re... Click to read the verse Hosea 4:6-9 Click to read the verse Hosea 4:6-9

Nahum 1:11 - From you, O Nineveh, has one come forth who plots evil against the Lord and counsels wickedness. Click to read the verse Nahum 1:11 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:11

Job 18:21 - Surely such is the dwelling of an evil man; such is the place of one who knows not God.” Click to read the verse Job 18:21 Click to read the verse Job 18:21

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