Eli’s eyes had begun to fail, so that he was unable to see well. At that time he was lying down in his place,

Then Saul built an altar for the Lord; it was the first time he had built an altar for the Lord.

On that day I will carry out against Eli everything that I spoke about his house – from start to finish!

Was it just today that I began to inquire of God on his behalf? Far be it from me! The king should not accuse his servant or any of my father’s house. For your servant is not aware of all this – not in whole or in part!”