1 Samuel 2:17-19

GOD’S WORD Translation

¹⁷ The sin of Eli’s sons was a serious matter to the Lord, because these men were treating the offerings made to the Lord with contempt.

The Faithfulness of Samuel’s Family

¹⁸ Meanwhile, Samuel continued to serve in front of the Lord. As a boy he was ⌞already⌟ wearing a linen ephod.^{[a] 19} His mother would make him a robe and bring it to him every year when she went with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice.