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What does 1 Samuel 3:13 mean?

'I told him I would judge his family forever because he knew about his sons’ sins—they were cursing God—and he didn’t stop them.' 1 Samuel 3:13 - Modern Text Bible

(Eli’s sons have been openly disrespecting God, and Eli didn’t step in to stop them. God holds Eli responsible for letting it happen.)