1 Samuel 2:12

Knew] This verb in the Bible has of ten the added idea of appreciation, recognition of character, affection.

13-17. The sons of Eli were guilty of a twofold sin. (a) Instead of being content with their allotted portion (Leviticus 7:31.) they took all they could get of the offerer's portion. (b) They dishonoured God by making their claims take precedence of His. The blood and the fat were to be consumed on the altar immediately after slaughtering (Exodus 23:18), but they claimed their share before this had been done. After the fat had been conveyed to God the sacrificial flesh was boiled, but Eli's sons demanded their portion raw with a view to its being roasted: see HDB. art. 'Sacrifice.'

16. If any man] RV 'if the man,' i.e. the offerer. Presently] i.e. immediately, at once.