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1 Samuel 2:30-34 Samuel listens to God's call

30 “Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I promised that your house and your father’s house would minister before me forever.’ But now the Lord declares: ‘Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.

31 The time is coming when I will cut short your strength and the strength of your father’s house, so that there will not be an old man in your family line

32 and you will see distress in my dwelling. Although good will be done to Israel, in your family line there will never be an old man.

33 Every one of you that I do not cut off from my altar will be spared only to blind your eyes with tears and to grieve your heart, and all your descendants will die in the prime of life.

34 “‘And what happens to your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, will be a sign to you—they will both die on the same day.

Cross References for 1 Samuel 2:30-34

Nehemiah 13:29 - Remember them, O my God, because they defiled the priestly office and the covenant of the pries... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:29 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:29

John 5:44 - How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the pra... Click to read the verse John 5:44 Click to read the verse John 5:44

Genesis 22:18 - and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.” Click to read the verse Genesis 22:18 Click to read the verse Genesis 22:18

Proverbs 3:9-10 - Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:9-10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:9-10

Daniel 4:34 - At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my sanity was res... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:34 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:34

Numbers 25:13 - He and his descendants will have a covenant of a lasting priesthood, because he was zealous for... Click to read the verse Numbers 25:13 Click to read the verse Numbers 25:13

Psalms 91:15 - He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him ... Click to read the verse Psalms 91:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 91:15

1 Peter 1:7 - These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refin... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:7 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:7

Matthew 5:19 - Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:19

Leviticus 10:3 - Moses then said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord spoke of when he said: “‘Among those who appro... Click to read the verse Leviticus 10:3 Click to read the verse Leviticus 10:3

1 Corinthians 4:5 - Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to l... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:5

Genesis 39:23 - The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph’s care, because the Lord was with Joseph ... Click to read the verse Genesis 39:23 Click to read the verse Genesis 39:23

Proverbs 27:18 - He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored. Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:18

Luke 19:17 - “‘Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very... Click to read the verse Luke 19:17 Click to read the verse Luke 19:17

Genesis 39:22 - So the warden put Joseph in charge of all those held in the prison, and he was made responsible... Click to read the verse Genesis 39:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 39:22

Numbers 11:20 - but for a whole month—until it comes out of your nostrils and you loathe it—because you have re... Click to read the verse Numbers 11:20 Click to read the verse Numbers 11:20

Esther 9:4 - Mordecai was prominent in the palace; his reputation spread throughout the provinces, and he be... Click to read the verse Esther 9:4 Click to read the verse Esther 9:4

Matthew 26:13 - I tell you the truth, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done ... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:13

Zechariah 6:14 - The crown will be given to Heldai, Tobijah, Jedaiah and Hen son of Zephaniah as a memorial in t... Click to read the verse Zechariah 6:14 Click to read the verse Zechariah 6:14

John 5:23 - that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does no... Click to read the verse John 5:23 Click to read the verse John 5:23

Malachi 1:6 - “A son honors his father, and a slave his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? ... Click to read the verse Malachi 1:6 Click to read the verse Malachi 1:6

2 Samuel 12:9-10 - Why did you despise the word of the Lord by doing what is evil in his eyes? You struck down Uri... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:9-10 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:9-10

Exodus 28:43 - Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar... Click to read the verse Exodus 28:43 Click to read the verse Exodus 28:43

Exodus 29:9 - and put headbands on them. Then tie sashes on Aaron and his sons. The priesthood is theirs by a... Click to read the verse Exodus 29:9 Click to read the verse Exodus 29:9

Exodus 33:3 - Go up to the land flowing with milk and honey. But I will not go with you, because you are a st... Click to read the verse Exodus 33:3 Click to read the verse Exodus 33:3

Numbers 25:11-13 - “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the priest, has turned my anger away from the Israe... Click to read the verse Numbers 25:11-13 Click to read the verse Numbers 25:11-13

Psalms 50:23 - He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the... Click to read the verse Psalms 50:23 Click to read the verse Psalms 50:23

John 13:31-32 - Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial When he was gone, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified an... Click to read the verse John 13:31-32 Click to read the verse John 13:31-32

Matthew 7:26 - But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolis... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:26

Lamentations 1:8 - Jerusalem has sinned greatly and so has become unclean. All who honored her despise her, for th... Click to read the verse Lamentations 1:8 Click to read the verse Lamentations 1:8

1 Samuel 15:23 - For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because y... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:23 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:23

Psalms 112:9 - He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn will... Click to read the verse Psalms 112:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 112:9

James 2:5 - Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be ... Click to read the verse James 2:5 Click to read the verse James 2:5

Proverbs 8:17 - I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:17

Numbers 35:34 - Do not defile the land where you live and where I dwell, for I, the Lord, dwell among the Israe... Click to read the verse Numbers 35:34 Click to read the verse Numbers 35:34

John 17:4-5 - I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. Click to read the verse John 17:4-5 Click to read the verse John 17:4-5

2 Samuel 12:10 - Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you despised me and took t... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:10 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 12:10

Matthew 11:11 - I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John th... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:11

Numbers 12:11 - and he said to Moses, “Please, my lord, do not hold against us the sin we have so foolishly com... Click to read the verse Numbers 12:11 Click to read the verse Numbers 12:11

Deuteronomy 25:9 - his brother’s widow shall go up to him in the presence of the elders, take off one of his sanda... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 25:9 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 25:9

2 Chronicles 15:2 - He went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The Lor... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:2 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:2

Numbers 14:34 - For forty years—one year for each of the forty days you explored the land—you will suffer for y... Click to read the verse Numbers 14:34 Click to read the verse Numbers 14:34

Zechariah 11:10 - Then I took my staff called Favor and broke it, revoking the covenant I had made with all the n... Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:10 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:10

Hebrews 4:1 - A Sabbath-Rest for the People of God Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still st... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:1 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:1

Jeremiah 18:9-10 - And if at another time I announce that a nation or kingdom is to be built up and planted, Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:9-10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:9-10

Malachi 2:8-9 - But you have turned from the way and by your teaching have caused many to stumble; you have vio... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:8-9 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:8-9

Psalms 91:14 - “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledg... Click to read the verse Psalms 91:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 91:14

1 Kings 14:10 - “‘Because of this, I am going to bring disaster on the house of Jeroboam. I will cut off from J... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 14:10 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 14:10

2 Chronicles 26:18 - They confronted him and said, “It is not right for you, Uzziah, to burn incense to the Lord. Th... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 26:18 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 26:18

Joshua 6:27 - So the Lord was with Joshua, and his fame spread throughout the land. Click to read the verse Joshua 6:27 Click to read the verse Joshua 6:27

John 12:26 - Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor... Click to read the verse John 12:26 Click to read the verse John 12:26

1 Kings 9:6 - “But if you or your sons turn away from me and do not observe the commands and decrees I have g... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 9:6 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 9:6

Jeremiah 23:17 - They keep saying to those who despise me, ‘The Lord says: You will have peace.’ And to all who ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:17

Judges 4:9 - “Very well,” Deborah said, “I will go with you. But because of the way you are going about this... Click to read the verse Judges 4:9 Click to read the verse Judges 4:9

Malachi 2:8 - But you have turned from the way and by your teaching have caused many to stumble; you have vio... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:8 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:8

Psalms 18:20 - The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hand... Click to read the verse Psalms 18:20 Click to read the verse Psalms 18:20

Judges 9:10 - “Next, the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and be our king.’ Click to read the verse Judges 9:10 Click to read the verse Judges 9:10

John 8:49 - “I am not possessed by a demon,” said Jesus, “but I honor my Father and you dishonor me. Click to read the verse John 8:49 Click to read the verse John 8:49

Isaiah 29:13 - The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:13

1 Samuel 13:14 - But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and app... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:14 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:14

1 Samuel 15:26 - But Samuel said to him, “I will not go back with you. You have rejected the word of the Lord, a... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:26 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:26

John 12:43 - for they loved praise from men more than praise from God. Click to read the verse John 12:43 Click to read the verse John 12:43

1 Samuel 18:30 - The Philistine commanders continued to go out to battle, and as often as they did, David met wi... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:30 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:30

2 Chronicles 24:16 - He was buried with the kings in the City of David, because of the good he had done in Israel fo... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:16 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:16

2 Samuel 6:22 - I will become even more undignified than this, and I will be humiliated in my own eyes. But by ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:22 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 6:22

Jeremiah 18:10 - and if it does evil in my sight and does not obey me, then I will reconsider the good I had int... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:10

2 Samuel 23:17 - “Far be it from me, O Lord, to do this!” he said. “Is it not the blood of men who went at the r... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 23:17 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 23:17

Matthew 15:28 - Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter w... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:28

2 Chronicles 28:27 - Ahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of Jerusalem, but he was not placed in ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 28:27 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 28:27

2 Chronicles 32:33 - Hezekiah rested with his fathers and was buried on the hill where the tombs of David’s descenda... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 32:33 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 32:33

Ezekiel 17:14 - so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to rise again, surviving only by keeping his t... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 17:14 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 17:14

1 Chronicles 17:18 - “What more can David say to you for honoring your servant? For you know your servant, Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:18 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:18

Matthew 6:4 - so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will r... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:4

Matthew 10:32 - “Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:32 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:32

Luke 12:8 - “I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him befor... Click to read the verse Luke 12:8 Click to read the verse Luke 12:8

Hosea 12:14 - But Ephraim has bitterly provoked him to anger; his Lord will leave upon him the guilt of his b... Click to read the verse Hosea 12:14 Click to read the verse Hosea 12:14

Daniel 4:36 - At the same time that my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor were returned to me for the... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:36 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:36

Daniel 6:2 - with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. The satraps were made accountable ... Click to read the verse Daniel 6:2 Click to read the verse Daniel 6:2

Malachi 2:9 - “So I have caused you to be despised and humiliated before all the people, because you have not... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:9 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:9

Hosea 4:7 - The more the priests increased, the more they sinned against me; they exchanged their Glory for... Click to read the verse Hosea 4:7 Click to read the verse Hosea 4:7

Romans 2:10 - but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Click to read the verse Romans 2:10 Click to read the verse Romans 2:10

Proverbs 3:35 - The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame. Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:35 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:35

Proverbs 4:8 - Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 4:8

Daniel 3:30 - Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon. Click to read the verse Daniel 3:30 Click to read the verse Daniel 3:30

Jeremiah 49:15 - “Now I will make you small among the nations, despised among men. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 49:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 49:15

Ezekiel 33:26 - You rely on your sword, you do detestable things, and each of you defiles his neighbor’s wife. ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:26 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:26

Luke 19:26 - “He replied, ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who h... Click to read the verse Luke 19:26 Click to read the verse Luke 19:26