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Podcast: Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio
Episode: 1 Samuel 2:12-36: Eli's Sons Are Wicked, but Samuel Is Faithful
Description: The two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phineas, act wickedly in their service at the LORD's house, unlawfully taking parts of the sacrifices for themselves and committing adultery with temple servants. Although Eli speaks to his sons about these things, they do not listen, and he does not take decisive action against them. For this, the LORD sends a prophet to Eli to reveal that the priesthood will be taken away from his family, and the LORD will provide for Himself a faithful priest. The portrayal of Samuel throughout this text shows him to be one who will become...