¹⁸ So Samuel told him everything and did not hide anything from him. Eli responded, ‘He is the Lord. Let him do what he thinks is good.’^(A)

²⁰ “Therefore, I will indeed gather you to your ancestors, and you will be gathered to your grave in peace.^(A) Your eyes will not see all the disaster that I am bringing on this place.” ’

Then they reported^[a] to the king.