Ich habe es Eli schon gesagt. Denn er wusste genau, dass seine Söhne durch ihre Machenschaften meinen Zorn auf sich ziehen. Trotzdem ließ er sie tun, was sie wollten. Darum sollen sie und ihre Nachkommen für alle Zeiten unter meinem Fluch stehen.
Was bedeutet das?
God is speaking to Samuel about Eli, a priest. God says He will punish Eli's family forever because Eli knew his sons were doing bad things but didn't stop them.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine if your friend was doing something naughty, and you knew it but didn't tell a grown-up. You'd be in trouble too because you didn't stop them. That's what happened here, but it was a big deal for God.
Historischer Hintergrund
The book of 1 Samuel was written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, around the 11th century BC. It was written for the Israelites to remember God's power and to show the importance of obedience and justice.
Anwendung für heute
A modern example could be a parent who knows their child is involved in drugs but doesn't take action. The parent could be held responsible for not stopping the harmful behavior.