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International Standard Version
I've told him that I'm about to judge his family forever because of the iniquity that he knew about. His sons committed blasphemy and he did not rebuke them.
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.
Holman Bible
I told him that I am going to judge his family forever because of the iniquity he knows about: his sons are defiling the sanctuary,
A Conservative Version
For I have told him that I will judge his house forever, for the iniquity which he knew, because his sons brought a curse upon themselves, and he did not restrain them.
American Standard Version
For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever, for the iniquity which he knew, because his sons did bring a curse upon themselves, and he restrained them not.
Amplified
Now I have told him that I am about to judge his house forever for the sinful behavior which he knew [was happening], because his sons were bringing a curse on themselves [dishonoring and blaspheming God] and he did not rebuke them.
Bible in Basic English
And you are to say to him that I will send punishment on his family for ever, for the sin which he had knowledge of; because his sons have been cursing God and he had no control over them.
Darby Translation
For I have declared to him that I will judge his house for ever, for the iniquity which he hath known: because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.
Julia Smith Translation
And I announced to him that I judge his house even forever, for the iniquity which he knew: for his sons cursing for themselves and he admonished them not
King James 2000
For I have told him that I will judge his house forever for the iniquity which he knows; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I will make him know that I am about to judge his household forever because of the iniquity that he knew, for his sons [were] bringing curses on themselves, but he did not rebuke them.
Modern King James verseion
For I have told him that I will judge his house forever for the iniquity which he knows, because his sons made themselves vile and he did not restrain them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For I have told him that I will judge his house forever. For the wickedness which he knoweth, how his sons are ungracious, and he was not wroth therewith.
NET Bible
You should tell him that I am about to judge his house forever because of the sin that he knew about. For his sons were cursing God, and he did not rebuke them.
New Heart English Bible
For I have told him that I will judge his house forever, for the iniquity which he knew, because his sons were cursing God, and he did not restrain them.
The Emphasized Bible
Therefore do I tell him, that I am about to judge his house unto times age-abiding, for the iniquity which he knoweth, in that his sons are cursing God, and he hath not rebuked them.
Webster
For I have told him, that I will judge his house for ever, for the iniquity which he knoweth: because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.
World English Bible
For I have told him that I will judge his house forever, for the iniquity which he knew, because his sons brought a curse on themselves, and he didn't restrain them.
Youngs Literal Translation
and I have declared to him that I am judging his house -- to the age, for the iniquity which he hath known, for his sons are making themselves vile, and he hath not restrained them,
Themes
Children » Indulgence of » Eli
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Sons of eli
Eli » Indulgent to his corrupt sons
Eli » Characteristics of » Parental indulgence
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Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Eli
Parents » Negligence of, sorely punished
Prophets » God communicated to » By an audible voice
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Samuel 3:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Samuel's First Encounter With Yahweh
12 I'll fulfill every promise that I've spoken concerning Eli's family, from beginning to end. 13 I've told him that I'm about to judge his family forever because of the iniquity that he knew about. His sons committed blasphemy and he did not rebuke them. 14 Therefore I've sworn concerning Eli's family that the iniquity of his family is not to be atoned for by sacrifice or offering forever."
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:12
Now the sons of Eli were worthless men who did not know the LORD.
1 Samuel 2:17
By doing this, the sin of the young men was very serious in the LORD's sight because the men despised the LORD's offering.
1 Samuel 2:22-36
Now Eli was very old, and he had heard everything that his sons were doing to the Israelis, and how they lay with the women who were serving regularly at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
1 Kings 1:6
His father had never challenged him at any time during his life by asking him, "Why are you acting like this?" Adonijah was very handsome and had been born after Absalom.
1 Kings 2:44
The king also reminded Shimei, "You know all the evil things that you admit you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD is going to repay you for all of your evil.
2 Chronicles 20:12
Our God, you are going to punish them, aren't you? We have no strength to face this vast multitude that has come against us, nor do we know what to do, except that our eyes are on you."
Proverbs 19:18
Discipline your son while there is still hope but don't set your heart on his destruction.
Proverbs 23:13-14
Don't withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with a rod, he won't die.
Proverbs 29:15
The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.
Ecclesiastes 7:22
since you also know how often you have cursed others.
Ezekiel 7:3
Your time is up! I'm sending my anger against you to judge you according to how you live your lives, and I'm going to pay you back with the consequences of all your detestable practices.
Ezekiel 18:30
"Therefore, Israel, I'm going to judge you according to the behavior of each and every one of you," declares the Lord GOD. "So repent and turn from all your sins so that sin won't keep on being a stumbling block for you.
Joel 3:12
"Let the nations be awakened and come to the Valley of Jehoshaphat; because I will sit to judge all the surrounding nations.
Matthew 10:37
"The one who loves his father or mother more than me isn't worthy of me, and the one who loves a son or daughter more than me isn't worthy of me.
1 John 3:20
If our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts and knows everything.