1 Samuel 2:25

World English Bible

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.

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1 Samuel 2:25 in other translations

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.

1 Samuel 2:25 · American Standard Version

1 Samuel 2:25 in context

  1. 23He said to them, “Why do you do such things? For I hear of your evil dealings from all these people.
  2. 24No, my sons; for it is not a good report that I hear! You make Yahweh’s people disobey.
  3. 25If 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.
  4. 26The child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Yahweh and also with men.
  5. 27A man of God came to Eli and said to him, “Yahweh says, ‘Did I reveal myself to the house of your father when they were in Egypt in bondage to Pharaoh’s house?