Seminaries and Institutes
1 Samuel 2: Eli’s Sons

“1 Samuel 2: Eli’s Sons,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2002), 91–92

“1 Samuel 2,” Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, 91–92

1 Samuel 2

Eli’s Sons

Why should parents correct their children when the children do wrong? What happens if they are not corrected? How does the Lord feel about children being neglected? An additional example of parents’ influence on the lives of their children can be found in 1 Samuel 2.

Studying the Scriptures

Do two of the following activities (A–D) as you study 1 Samuel 2.

  1. A Song for the Lord

    1. Choose what you think would be a good title for Hannah’s song in 1 Samuel 2:1–10.

    2. Choose something Hannah said about the Lord in this song that impresses you, and explain why.

  2. Applying the Story Today

    After reading 1 Samuel 2:12–17, explain what you think modern Aaronic Priesthood holders could learn from this story. Especially consider what verse 17 says.

  3. Be a Prosecuting Attorney

    You have been assigned to bring Eli and his sons to justice. Read 1 Samuel 3:13 and list the crimes you would charge them with and the evidence you have that they are guilty.

  4. The Duties of Parents

    Read Mosiah 4:14–15; Doctrine and Covenants 68:25–31; 93:40–43 and list what the Lord commands parents to teach their children.