Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:14

And he struck [it] into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself. So they did in Shiloh unto all the Israelites that came thither.

14. strooke ] An old form of struck, Cp. Milton’s Ode on the Nativity,

“Such music sweet

As never was by mortal finger strook.”

Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

Verse 14. Kettle – caldron, or pot] We know not what these were, nor of what capacity; nor is it of any consequence.

Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible

All that the flesh-hook brought up the priest took for himself; not contented with the breast and shoulder which were allotted them by God, Exo 29:27,28; Le 7:31, they took also part of the offerers share; and besides, they snatched their part before it was heaved and waved, contrary to Lev 7:34.

Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole

And he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or cauldron, or pot,…. Whatever vessel was made use of, larger or lesser, according to the quantity of flesh the owner boiled for himself and friends, the trident the priest’s servants brought with him, he struck into the boiler to the bottom; of it:

all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself; as his own property; whereas no part of it at all belonged to him, he having had the breast and shoulder delivered to him in the first place; and yet, by this method, all that he could drag up with this three forked instrument he claimed as his own; which might be much, that would hang upon three teeth of it, or in which they were fastened; and, according to Abarbinel, each of them would bring up a pound of flesh, and perhaps more:

so they did in Shiloh, unto all the Israelites that came thither; to offer their sacrifices, which was the proper place for them, the tabernacle and altar being there; and men of all ranks and degrees were treated alike, princes and people, rich and poor; the custom universally obtained, and all sorts of men met with the same usage.

Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible

1Sa 2:14 And he struck [it] into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself. So they did in Shiloh unto all the Israelites that came thither.

Ver. 14. All that the flesh hook brought up the priest took for himself. ] Whether it were his part appointed him by the law or not. See Lev 7:21-22 . Commonly a wanton tooth is the harbinger to luxurious wantonness. Gluttony is the gallery that lechery walketh through.

So they did in Shiloh. ] In that holy place, which should have struck shame into them, since it was in God’s eye, and to his face, that they committed these abominable villanies.

Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)

took for himself. Robbing the offerers of their own portion. See Lev 7:31-35. Deu 18:3.

Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics

all that the fleshhook: 1Sa 2:29, Exo 29:27, Exo 29:28, Lev 7:34, Isa 56:11, Mal 1:10, 2Pe 2:13-15

Reciprocal: Exo 27:3 – fleshhooks 1Ki 7:45 – the pots 1Ch 28:17 – pure gold 2Ch 4:16 – fleshhooks Zec 14:20 – and the

Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1Sa 2:14-15. All that the flesh-hook brought up, &c. This was a new custom, which they had profanely introduced. For, not content with the breast and right shoulder, allowed them by God, they took also part of the offerers share; besides which, they snatched their part before it was heaved and waved, contrary to Lev 7:34. Also before they burnt the fat Which entirely belonged to God with the other parts that were to be burned with it. The priests servant came, &c. This was a high and profane contempt of God, and an additional injury; for they took such parts as they liked best while it was raw, and before that which belonged to God had been offered to him.

Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2:14 And he struck [it] into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; {l} all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself. So they did in Shiloh unto all the Israelites that came thither.

(l) Transgressing the order appointed in the Law, Lev 7:31, for their bellies sake.

Fuente: Geneva Bible Notes