1 Samuel 2:12

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Summary

1 Samuel 2:12

Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD.

Sons of belial

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Bible References

Sons of belial

But some troublemakers said, "How can this man deliver us?" They despised him and did not bring him a gift. But Saul remained silent.

Now, be aware of this and consider what you should do. Calamity is being planned against our master and against his entire household. He's such a worthless person that no one can talk to him."

that worthless men have come from among you to entice those who live in the towns. They may say, "Let's go and serve other gods that you haven't known.'

While they were enjoying themselves, all of a sudden certain ungodly men who lived in the city surrounded the house, pounded on the door, and ordered the old man who owned the home, "Bring out the man who came to visit your home so we can have sex with him."

Seat two wicked men in front of him, and make them testify against him. Tell them to claim "You cursed God and the king.' Then take him out and stone him to death."

What harmony exists between the Messiah and Beliar, or what do a believer and an unbeliever have in common?

Knew

He said, "I didn't call you, my son. Go back and lie down." Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD and had not yet had the word of the LORD revealed to him.

After that whole generation had died, another generation grew up after them that was not acquainted with the LORD or with what he had done for Israel.

"The priests didn't say, "Where is the LORD?' and those handling the Law didn't know me. The rulers transgressed against me, the prophets prophesied by Baal, and they followed that which does not profit.

He judged the case of the poor and needy. And then it went well for him. Isn't this what it means to know me?

You don't know him, but I know him. If I were to say that I don't know him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know him and keep his word.

They'll do this because they haven't known the Father or me.

And this is eternal life: to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent Jesus the Messiah.

For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him. Instead, their thoughts turned to worthless things, and their senseless hearts were darkened.