^{22 Ref} Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

^{23 Ref} And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people.

^{24 Ref} Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD's people to transgress.

^{25 Ref} If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.