1 Samuel 2:16 meaning and explanation
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!”
1 Samuel 2:16, Berean Standard Bible
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These verses describe the sons of Eli, the priest at Shiloh, and how their servants treated the sacrifices Israelites brought. Under the law, the fat belonged to God and was burned first, and the worshipper could then share the meat.
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