26 By contrast, the boy Samuel grew in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people.(A)

27 A man of God came to Eli and said to him,(B) “This is what the Lord says: ‘Didn’t I reveal myself to your forefather’s family[a] when they were in Egypt and belonged to Pharaoh’s palace?(C) 28 Out of all the tribes of Israel, I chose your house[b] to be my priests, to offer sacrifices on my altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in my presence.(D) I also gave your forefather’s family all the Israelite food offerings.

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Footnotes

  1. 2:27 Lit the house of your father
  2. 2:28 Lit selected him

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