10 The LORD destroys his enemies. God Most High will thunder in heaven against people. The LORD will judge even the lands that are far away. He will give power to his king. He will make his chosen king[16] strong.”

11 Elkanah and his family went home to Ramah, but the boy stayed in Shiloh and served the LORD under Eli the priest.

12 Eli’s sons were evil men who did not care about the LORD.