16 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.”

17 Eli’s sons did not show any respect for the sacrifices that the people offered. This was a terrible sin, and it made the LORD very angry.

18 The boy Samuel served the LORD and wore a special linen garment [4]