11 The Lord said to Samuel, “See, I am going to do something in Israel. It will shock those who hear about it.
12 At that time I will do to Eli and his family everything I promised. I will not stop until I have finished.
13 I told Eli I would punish his family forever. I will do it because Eli knew his sons were evil. They spoke against me, but he did not control them.
14 So here is what I promised Eli’s family: ‘Your guilt will never be removed by sacrifice or offering.’”
15 Samuel lay down until morning. Then he opened the doors of the Tent of the Lord. He was afraid to tell Eli about the vision.
16 But Eli said to him, “Samuel, my son!”Samuel answered, “I am here.”
17 Eli asked, “What did the Lord say to you? Don’t hide it from me. May God punish you terribly if you hide from me anything he said to you.”