26 Each day the LORD and his people liked Samuel more and more.

27 One day a prophet came to Eli and gave him this message from the LORD: When your ancestors were slaves of the king of Egypt, I came and showed them who I am.

28 [28-29] Out of all the tribes of Israel, I chose your family to be my priests. I wanted them to offer sacrifices and burn incense to me and to find out from me what I want my people to do. I commanded everyone to bring their sacrifices here where I live, and I allowed you and your family to keep those that were not offered to me on the altar. But you honor your sons instead of me! You don’t respect [7] the sacrifices and offerings that are brought to me, and you’ve all gotten fat from eating the best parts.