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13 He knew that his sons refused to respect me,[a] and he let them get away with it, even though I said I would punish his family forever. 14 I warned Eli that sacrifices or offerings could never make things right! His family has done too many disgusting things.

15 The next morning, Samuel got up and opened the doors to the Lord's house. He was afraid to tell Eli what the Lord had said.

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  1. 3.13 refused … me: Or “were insulting everyone.”

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