1 Samuel 2:17

Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 2:17

BSB
Thus the sin of these young men was severe in the sight of the LORD, for they were treating the LORD's offering with contempt.
AKJV
Why the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD.
CPDV
Therefore, the sin of the servants was exceedingly great before the Lord. For they drew men away from the sacrifice of the Lord.
ERV
And the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD.
NHEB
The sin of the young men was very great before the LORD; for they despised the offering of the LORD.
SMT
And the sin of the boys will be exceedingly great before Jehovah, for the men despised the gifts of Jehovah.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 2:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 2:17
Summary
Priests' misconduct caused public rejection.
Place
Tabernacle
Event
Sons' wickedness exposed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
Judgment