The sons of Eli were regarded as worthless men for all the following reasons except

The sons of Eli were regarded as worthless men for sleeping with the women at the tent of the meeting, taking the meat for sacrifice before boiling, and showing no respect to God. However, they were not considered worthless for failing to attend the places of worship regularly. Eli's sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests who were entrusted with the responsibility of serving God at the tabernacle. Instead, they abused their position and engaged in sinful behavior, dishonoring God and bringing shame to their father's name. As a result, they were judged by God and punished severely. This story is recorded in 1 Samuel 2:12-36.