Awˬ lawn kʼo, yawˇ ve yaˇ teˇ hpaˍ ngaˬ hta‸ maˇ shawˍ maˇ caˆ kʼoˆ ve pa taw, yawˇ ve yehˬ kʼa hta‸ ciˍ yanˍ piˇ tuˬ ngaˬ yawˇ hta‸ kʼoˆ piˇ taˍ peuˬ. Eˇliˆ lehˬ, yawˇ ve yaˇ teˇ hpaˍ haiˬ ve kanˉ te chehˇ ve hta‸ shiˍ taˍ ve htawˇ, yawˇ hui hta‸ maˇ tawˍ taˍ.
What Does This Mean?
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.
Explained for Children
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.
Historical Background
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.
Living It Out Today
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.