1 Samuel 2:26-28

New International Version - UK

²⁶ And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favour with the Lord and with people.

Prophecy against the house of Eli

²⁷ Now a man of God came to Eli and said to him, ‘This is what the Lord says: “Did I not clearly reveal myself to your ancestor’s family when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh? ²⁸ I chose your ancestor out of all the tribes of Israel to be my priest, to go up to my altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in my presence. I also gave your ancestor’s family all the food offerings presented by the Israelites.