At that time I will carry out against Eli everything I spoke against his family—from beginning to end. For I told him that I would judge his family forever because of the sin he knew about; his sons blasphemed God, and he failed to restrain them. Therefore I swore to the house of Eli, ‘The guilt of Eli’s house will never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.’” (1 Samuel 3:12-14 NIV)

This is yet another story about how a group of Israelis are given power, and go mad with power, but there is one good boy who does things right. I’m getting bored with it. I’m even bored with the fact the The Lord is going to punish Eli’s ancestors forever, and his great-great-grandchildren three thousand years later are going to end up in Treblinka because Eli’s sons roasted the sacrificial lamb rather than boiling it. Mark Bittman would understand.

Next: 1 Samuel 4-8

ps. I’m typing this on an iPad. His vision and taste made the world a richer place.