^{22 Ref} And Eli `is' very old, and hath heard all that his sons do to all Israel, and how that they lie with the women who are assembling `at' the opening of the tent of meeting,

^{23 Ref} and he saith to them, `Why do ye things like these? for I am hearing of your evil words from all the people -- these!

^{24 Ref} Nay, my sons; for the report which I am hearing is not good causing the people of Jehovah to transgress. --

^{25 Ref} If a man sin against a man, then hath God judged him; but if against Jehovah a man sin, who doth pray for him?' and they hearken not to the voice of their father, though Jehovah hath delighted to put them to death.