1 Samuel 2:24

2:24 This ought not to be, ¹  my sons! For the report that I hear circulating among the Lord’s people is not good.

1 Samuel 15:14

15:14 Samuel replied, “If that is the case, ²  then what is this sound of sheep in my ears and the sound of cattle that I hear?”

1 Samuel 22:12

22:12 Then Saul said, “Listen, son of Ahitub.” He replied, “Here I am, my lord.”

[2:24]  ¹ tn Heb “no.”

[15:14]  ² tn The words “if that is the case” are supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.