1 Samuel 2:25

American Standard Version

If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Jehovah, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding, they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because Jehovah was minded to slay them.

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1 Samuel 2:25 in other translations

If one man sins against another, God will judge him; but if a man sins against Yahweh, who will intercede for him?” Notwithstanding, they didn’t listen to the voice of their father, because Yahweh intended to kill them.

1 Samuel 2:25 · World English Bible

1 Samuel 2:25 in context

  1. 23And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings from all this people.
  2. 24Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make Jehovah’s people to transgress.
  3. 25If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Jehovah, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding, they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because Jehovah was minded to slay them.
  4. 26And the child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Jehovah, and also with men.
  5. 27And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Did I reveal myself unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in bondage to Pharaoh’s house?