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1 Samuel 2:10-12
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1 Samuel 2:10-12
Easy-to-Read Version
10 The Lord destroys his enemies.
God Most High will thunder in heaven against people.
The Lord will judge even the lands that are far away.
He will give power to his king.
He will make his chosen king[a] strong.”
11 Elkanah and his family went home to Ramah, but the boy stayed in Shiloh and served the Lord under Eli the priest.
Eli’s Evil Sons
12 Eli’s sons were evil men who did not care about the Lord.
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- 1 Samuel 2:10 chosen king Literally, “anointed one.”
1 Samuel 2:10-12
New International Version
1 Samuel 2:10-12
New International Version
10 those who oppose the Lord will be broken.(A)
The Most High will thunder(B) from heaven;
the Lord will judge(C) the ends of the earth.
11 Then Elkanah went home to Ramah,(F) but the boy ministered(G) before the Lord under Eli the priest.
Eli’s Wicked Sons
12 Eli’s sons were scoundrels; they had no regard(H) for the Lord.
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