And Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering unto Jehovah. And Samuel cried out unto Jehovah for Israel, and Jehovah answered him.

And he returned to Ramah, for his home was there. There he judged Israel, and there he built an altar unto Jehovah.

And it came to pass the next morning, that the people arose early and built an altar there, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.

For Israel has forgotten his Maker, and builds temples. And Judah has multiplied fortified cities. But I will send a fire on his cities, and it shall burn up his palaces.

having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away.