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If you refuse, I will take it by force!” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/2.htm">New King James Version</a> And if the man said to him, “They should really burn the fat first; then you may take as much as your heart desires,” he would then answer him, “No, but you must give it now; and if not, I will take it by force.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And if the man said to him, “They must burn the fat first, then take as much as you desire,” then he would say, “No, but you must give it to me now; and if not, I am taking it by force!” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> If the man said to him, &#8220They must surely burn the fat first, and then take as much as you desire,&#8221 then he would say, &#8220No, but you shall give it to me now; and if not, I will take it by force.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And if the man said to him, “They must surely burn the fat first, and then take as much as you desire,” then he would say, “No, but you shall give it to me now; and if not, I will take it by force.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the man would say to him, “They must surely offer up the fat in smoke first, and then take as much as your soul desires,” then he would say, “No, you shall give it now; and if not, I will take it by force.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> If the man said to him, “Certainly they are to burn (offer) the fat first, and then you may take as much as you want,” then the priest’s servant would say, “No! You shall give it to me now or I will take it by force.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If that person said to him, “The fat must be burned first; then you can take whatever you want for yourself,” the servant would reply, “No, I insist that you hand it over right now. If you don’t, I’ll take it by force! ” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If that man said to him, &#8220The fat must be burned first; then you can take whatever you want for yourself,&#8221 the servant would reply, &#8220No, I insist that you hand it over right now. If you don&#8217t, I&#8217ll take it by force!&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And if the man said unto him, They will surely burn the fat first, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would say, Nay, but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Usually the people answered, "Take what you want. But first, let us sacrifice the fat to the LORD." "No," the servant would reply. "If you don't give it to me now, I'll take it by force." <a href="/erv/1_samuel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And if the man said unto him, They will surely burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would say, Nay, but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If the man said to the servant, "First let the fat be burned, then take as much as you want," the servant would say to him, "Give it to me now, or I'll take it by force." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> If the person answered, "Let us do what is right and burn the fat first; then take what you want," the priest's servant would say, "No! Give it to me now! If you don't, I will have to take it by force!" <a href="/isv/1_samuel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> If the man told him , "They must surely burn up the fat first, and then take for yourself whatever you desire," the servant would say, "No, give it now, and if you don't, I'll take it by force!" <a href="/msb/1_samuel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And if any man said to him, ?The fat must be burned first; then you may take whatever you want,? the servant would reply, ?No, you must give it to me right now. If you refuse, I will take it by force!? <a href="/net/1_samuel/2.htm">NET Bible</a> If the individual said to him, "First let the fat be burned away, and then take for yourself whatever you wish," he would say, "No! Hand it over right now! If you don't, I will take it forcibly!" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> If the man said to him, "Let the fat be burned first, and then take all of it which your soul desires"; then he would say, "No, but you shall give it to me now; and if not, I will take it by force." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And if any man said to him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, No; but thou shalt give it to me now: and if not, I will take it by force. <a href="/web/1_samuel/2.htm">World English Bible</a> If the man said to him, “Let the fat be burned first, and then take as much as your soul desires;” then he would say, “No, but you shall give it to me now; and if not, I will take it by force.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the man says to him, “Let them surely make incense with the fat according to the [custom] today, then take to yourself as your soul desires”; and he has said to him, “Surely you give now; and if not—I have taken by strength.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the man saith unto him, 'Let them surely make a perfume (as to-day) with the fat, then take to thee as thy soul desireth;' and he hath said to him, 'Surely now thou dost give; and if not -- I have taken by strength.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the man will say to him, Burning, they shall burn the fat as the day, and take to thee as thy soul shall desire; and he said to him, But now thou shalt give, and if not I will take by force.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he that sacrificed said to him: Let the fat first be burnt to day according to the custom, and then take as much as thy soul desireth. But he answered and said to him: Not so: but thou shalt give it me now, or else I will take it by force. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the one who was immolating would say to him, “First, allow the fat to be burned today, according to custom, and then take for yourself whatever your soul desires.” But in response, he would say to him: “By no means. For you will give it to me now, otherwise I will take it by force.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/2.htm">New American Bible</a> And if this one protested, “Let the fat be burned first, then take whatever you wish,” he would reply, “No, give it to me now, or else I will take it by force.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And if the man said to him, “Let them burn the fat first, and then take whatever you wish,” he would say, “No, you must give it now; if not, I will take it by force.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if the man said to him, They will surely offer sacrifices today, and then take for yourself as much as you wish; then he would say, No; you shall give it now; and if not, I will take it by force. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the man said to him: “They will surely offer today and take for yourself whatever your soul desires, and he said to him: “No! Give it now, and if not, I will take it by force!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And if the man said unto him: 'Let the fat be made to smoke first of all, and then take as much as thy soul desireth'; then he would say: 'Nay, but thou shalt give it me now; and if not, I will take it by force.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And if the man that sacrificed said, First let the fat be burned, as it is fit, and take for thyself of all things which thy soul desires: then he would say, Nay, for thou shalt give it me now; and if not I will take it by force. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/2-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=462" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/2.htm">Eli's Wicked Sons</a> …15Even before the fat was burned, the servant of the priest would come and say to the man who was sacrificing, “Give the priest some meat to roast, because he will not accept boiled meat from you, but only raw.” 16<a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">And if any man</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2459.htm" title="2459: ha·ḥê·leḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Or cheleb; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part.">“The fat</a> <a href="/hebrew/6999.htm" title="6999: qaṭ·ṭêr (V-Piel-InfAbs) -- To make sacrifices smoke. A primitive root; to smoke, i.e. Turn into fragrance by fire.">must be burned</a> <a href="/hebrew/6999.htm" title="6999: yaq·ṭî·rūn (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp:: Pn) -- To make sacrifices smoke. A primitive root; to smoke, i.e. Turn into fragrance by fire.">first;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: kay·yō·wm (Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: wə·qaḥ- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">then you may take</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">whatever</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·še·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/183.htm" title="183: tə·’aw·weh (V-Piel-Imperf-3fs) -- To incline, desire. A primitive root; to wish for.">want,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·’ā·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">the servant would reply,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“No,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: ṯit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">you must give it to me</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: ‘at·tāh (Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">right now.</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If you refuse,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: lā·qaḥ·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">I will take</a> <a href="/hebrew/2394.htm" title="2394: ḇə·ḥā·zə·qāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Strength, force, violence. Feminine of chozeq; vehemence.">it by force!”</a> 17Thus the sin of these young men was severe in the sight of the LORD, for they were treating the LORD’s offering with contempt.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/leviticus/7-29.htm">Leviticus 7:29-34</a> “Speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Anyone who presents a peace offering to the LORD must bring it as his sacrifice to the LORD. / With his own hands he is to bring the food offerings to the LORD; he shall bring the fat, together with the breast, and wave the breast as a wave offering before the LORD. / The priest is to burn the fat on the altar, but the breast belongs to Aaron and his sons. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/18-3.htm">Deuteronomy 18:3</a> This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. <a href="/malachi/1-8.htm">Malachi 1:8</a> When you offer blind animals for sacrifice, is it not wrong? And when you present the lame and sick ones, is it not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you or show you favor?” asks the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/malachi/1-13.htm">Malachi 1:13-14</a> You also say: ‘Oh, what a nuisance!’ And you turn up your nose at it,” says the LORD of Hosts. “You bring offerings that are stolen, lame, or sick! Should I accept these from your hands?” asks the LORD. / “But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations. <a href="/ezekiel/34-2.htm">Ezekiel 34:2-3</a> “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock? / You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock. <a href="/isaiah/56-11.htm">Isaiah 56:11</a> Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain: <a href="/jeremiah/6-13.htm">Jeremiah 6:13</a> “For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit. <a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Micah 3:5</a> This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: <a href="/hosea/4-8.htm">Hosea 4:8</a> They feed on the sins of My people and set their hearts on iniquity. <a href="/amos/2-8.htm">Amos 2:8</a> They lie down beside every altar on garments taken in pledge. And in the house of their God, they drink wine obtained through fines. <a href="/matthew/23-25.htm">Matthew 23:25</a> Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. <a href="/mark/12-40.htm">Mark 12:40</a> They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.” <a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Luke 11:39</a> Then the Lord said, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. <a href="/luke/20-47.htm">Luke 20:47</a> They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.” <a href="/2_peter/2-3.htm">2 Peter 2:3</a> In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And if any man said to him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as your soul desires; then he would answer him, No; but you shall give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force.presently [heb] as on the day<a href="/leviticus/3-16.htm">Leviticus 3:16</a> And the priest shall burn them upon the altar: it is the food of the offering made by fire for a sweet savour: all the fat is the LORD'S.<a href="/leviticus/7-23.htm">Leviticus 7:23-25</a> Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Ye shall eat no manner of fat, of ox, or of sheep, or of goat… I will take<a href="/judges/18-25.htm">Judges 18:25</a> And the children of Dan said unto him, Let not thy voice be heard among us, lest angry fellows run upon thee, and thou lose thy life, with the lives of thy household.<a href="/nehemiah/5-15.htm">Nehemiah 5:15</a> But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.<a href="/micah/2-1.htm">Micah 2:1,2</a> Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/15-6.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-15.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/judges/9-15.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/18-6.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-26.htm">Desireth</a> <a href="/judges/20-48.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/philippians/2-23.htm">Presently</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-15.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-15.htm">Smoke</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-26.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-26.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/judges/19-19.htm">Want</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-14.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/ruth/3-13.htm">Wish</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/2-28.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-9.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-20.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">Desireth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-25.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-33.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Presently</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-1.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-9.htm">Smoke</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-33.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-3.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-19.htm">Want</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-7.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-16.htm">Wish</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 2</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">Hannah's song in thankfulness</a> 12. <a href="/1_samuel/2-12.htm">The sin of Eli's sons</a> 18. <a href="/1_samuel/2-18.htm">Samuel's ministry</a> 20. <a href="/1_samuel/2-20.htm">by Eli's blessing Hannah is more fruitful</a> 22. <a href="/1_samuel/2-22.htm">Eli reproves his sons</a> 27. <a href="/1_samuel/2-27.htm">A prophecy against Eli's house</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And if any man said to him, “The fat must be burned first; then you may take whatever you want,” In the sacrificial system outlined in Leviticus, the fat of the offering was to be burned on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the Lord (<a href="/leviticus/3-16.htm">Leviticus 3:16</a>). This was a commandment given by God, signifying the best part of the sacrifice being offered to Him. The priests, however, were entitled to certain portions of the sacrifice after the fat was burned (<a href="/leviticus/7-31.htm">Leviticus 7:31-34</a>). The man’s insistence on burning the fat first reflects a desire to adhere to the proper worship practices and honor God’s commandments. This phrase highlights the tension between the corrupt practices of Eli’s sons and the faithful Israelites who sought to follow God’s law.the servant would reply, “No, you must give it to me right now. The servant’s response indicates a blatant disregard for the sacrificial laws and a prioritization of personal gain over divine command. This reflects the moral and spiritual decline among the priesthood during this period. The demand for immediate gratification without regard for God’s instructions is a recurring theme in Scripture, often leading to judgment and downfall (e.g., Esau selling his birthright in <a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Genesis 25:29-34</a>). This behavior contrasts with the patience and obedience exemplified by figures like Abraham, who waited for God’s promises (<a href="/hebrews/6-15.htm">Hebrews 6:15</a>).If you refuse, I will take it by force!” The threat of force underscores the corruption and abuse of power by Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phinehas. Their actions were not only a violation of God’s law but also an exploitation of their position, leading to widespread contempt for the sacrificial system (<a href="/1_samuel/2-17.htm">1 Samuel 2:17</a>). This abuse of power is reminiscent of other biblical accounts where leaders failed to uphold justice and righteousness, such as the wickedness of the judges in the book of Judges. The coercion and violence used here foreshadow the eventual downfall of Eli’s house, as prophesied by the man of God in <a href="/1_samuel/2-27.htm">1 Samuel 2:27-36</a>. This narrative sets the stage for the rise of Samuel, a faithful leader who would restore integrity to Israel’s worship practices.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/eli's_sons.htm">Eli's Sons (Hophni and Phinehas)</a> The sons of Eli, the high priest, who were corrupt and abused their priestly duties, leading to God's judgment against them. 2. <a href="/topical/s/shiloh.htm">Shiloh</a> The religious center where the tabernacle was located during this period, and where Eli and his sons served as priests. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sacrificial_system.htm">The Sacrificial System</a> The context of this verse involves the sacrificial offerings made by the Israelites, which were being mishandled by Eli's sons. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people bringing sacrifices to the tabernacle, who were being exploited by the priests. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a> Likely a servant of Eli's sons, who enforced their corrupt practices.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_god's_commands.htm">Respect for God's Commands</a> The actions of Eli's sons demonstrate a blatant disregard for God's instructions. As believers, we must prioritize obedience to God's Word, respecting His commands in all aspects of life. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a> The account of Eli's sons serves as a warning about the consequences of sin and corruption, especially for those in positions of spiritual leadership. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_leadership.htm">Integrity in Leadership</a> Spiritual leaders are called to a higher standard. Eli's sons failed in their duties, reminding us of the importance of integrity and accountability in leadership roles. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_proper_worship.htm">The Importance of Proper Worship</a> Worship should be conducted in a manner that honors God. The improper handling of sacrifices by Eli's sons underscores the need for reverence and adherence to God's instructions in worship. <a href="/topical/g/god's_justice.htm">God's Justice</a> The eventual judgment on Eli's house illustrates that God is just and will not tolerate ongoing sin, encouraging us to live righteously and seek His forgiveness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 2</a> <a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_16_and_2_sam_6_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark's journey and the people's offerings?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_david_anointed_again_in_2_samuel.htm">In 2 Samuel 2:4, why is David anointed again when he was already anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13?</a> <a href="/q/who_killed_saul__himself_or_amalekite.htm">Who killed Saul? Saul took his own sword and fell upon it.... Thus Saul died... (I Samuel 31:4-6) An Amalekite slew him (2 Samuel 1:1- 16)</a> <a href="/q/why_is_david_the_7th_son_in_1_chronicles.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 2:13-15 list David as the seventh son, while 1 Samuel 16:10-11 implies he was the eighth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) And if not, I will take it by force.--The solemn ritual of the sacrifice was not only transgressed by these covetous, greedy, ministering priests, but the worshippers were compelled by force to yield to these new lawless customs, probably introduced by these sons of the high priest Eli. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/2-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And [if] any man הָאִ֗ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to him, אֵלָ֜יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to “The fat הַחֵ֔לֶב (ha·ḥê·leḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2459.htm">Strong's 2459: </a> Fat, richest, choice part must be burned קַטֵּ֨ר (qaṭ·ṭêr) Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6999.htm">Strong's 6999: </a> To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire first; יַקְטִיר֤וּן (yaq·ṭî·rūn) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6999.htm">Strong's 6999: </a> To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire then you can take וְקַ֨ח־ (wə·qaḥ-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take whatever כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you נַפְשֶׁ֑ךָ (nap̄·še·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion want,” תְּאַוֶּ֖ה (tə·’aw·weh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8378.htm">Strong's 8378: </a> A longing, a delight the servant would reply, וְאָמַ֥ר ׀ (wə·’ā·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “No, לֹ֖א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no for כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction you must give [it to me] תִתֵּ֔ן (ṯit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set right now. עַתָּ֣ה (‘at·tāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time If you refuse, וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I will take לָקַ֥חְתִּי (lā·qaḥ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take it by force!” בְחָזְקָֽה׃ (ḇə·ḥā·zə·qāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2394.htm">Strong's 2394: </a> Strength, force, violence <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/2-16.htm">1 Samuel 2:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/2-16.htm">1 Samuel 2:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/2-16.htm">1 Samuel 2:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/2-16.htm">1 Samuel 2:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/2-16.htm">1 Samuel 2:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/2-16.htm">1 Samuel 2:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/2-16.htm">1 Samuel 2:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/2-16.htm">1 Samuel 2:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/2-16.htm">1 Samuel 2:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/2-16.htm">1 Samuel 2:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-16.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 2:16 If the man said to him They (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/2-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 2:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 2:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/2-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 2:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 2:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>