1 Samuel 2:22

Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 2:22

BSB

Now Eli was very old, and he heard about everything his sons were doing to all Israel and how they were sleeping with the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

AKJV

Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did to all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

CPDV

Now Eli was very old, and he heard all that his sons were doing to all of Israel, and how they were sleeping with the women who were waiting at the door of the tabernacle.

ERV

Now Eli was very old; and he heard all that his sons did unto all Israel, and how that they lay with the women that did service at the door of the tent of meeting.

NHEB

Now Eli was very old; and he heard what his sons did to the children of Israel (and how that they lay with the women who served at the door of the Tent of Meeting).

SMT

And Eli a very old man, and he heard all that his sons did to all Israel; and they will lie with the women going forth at the door of the tent of appointment.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 2:22

NowEliH5941Proper Name MasculinewasveryH3966 oldH2204VerbandheardH8085allthathissonsH1121Noun Masculine didH6213VerbuntoallIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineandhowtheylayH7901VerbwiththewomenH802Noun FemininethatassembledH6633VerbatthedoorH6607Noun MasculineofthetabernacleH168Noun MasculineofthecongregationH4150Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 2:22

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Overview of 1 Samuel 2:22

Summary

Elder priest learns of sons' immorality.

Place

Tabernacle

Event

Discovery of misconduct

Estimated Time Period

c. 1100 BC