Read 1 Samuel 2.11-26, In 2.11-26: The wicked sons of Eli. Samuel's faithful service contrasts with the evil deeds of Eli's sons and hints that he will replace Eli. In verses 12-17: Priests made their living by receiving a portion of the sacrifices. The custom in Shiloh (vv. 13-14), which is different from that prescribed elsewhere (Lev 7.28-36; Deut 18.3), was for the priest to get whatever the fork brought up while the meat was boiling. By demanding the fat portion, which properly belonged to God, and taking a first, before the sacrifice was made, Eli's sons were sinning directly against the Lord (v. 25) by treating him with contempt (vv. 12-17). Moreover , they threatened violence against worshippers who tried to do the right (v. 16). In verse 18: The linen ephod was a kind of apron worn by priests. In verse 22: The tent of meeting is another name for the tabernacle, a moveable shrine. Apparently the temple of the Lord at Shiloh (1.3) was actually a tent shrine. In verse 25: It was the will of the Lord to kill them: This explanation of the obstinacy of Eli's sons is like God's hardening of Pharaoh's heart in Ex 4-12. Comments or Questions..
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