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Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 2 of 1 Samuel. Eli’s sons are described through a deliberate contrast with Samuel. While Samuel will be devoted to the Lord’s service, Hophni and Phinehas use their priestly position to wrongfully take the offerings. The problem is not merely administrative misconduct, but corruption of worship: those who should represent God’s holiness despise the regulations governing sacrifice. The description of their conduct as a serious sin establishes early that Eli’s priestly household is under judgment and that religious office does not automatically guarantee faithfulness.
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Compare 1 Samuel 2:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Aber die Söhne Elis waren böse Buben; die fragten nicht nach dem HERRN
Español · RVR1909 Mas los hijos de Eli eran hombres impíos, y no tenían conocimiento de Jehová.
Español · NTBT Los hijos de Elí eran hombres perversos; no conocían a Jehová.
Français · LSG Les fils d'Eli étaient des hommes pervers, ils ne connaissaient point l'Eternel.
Italiano · DIO1885 OR i figliuoli d’Eli erano uomini scellerati; essi non conoscevano il Signore.
Português · ARC Eram, porém, os filhos de Eli filhos de Belial; não conheciam ao SENHOR.
中文 · RCUV 以利 的兩個兒子是無賴，不認識耶和華。
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