Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 3:16
Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here [am] I.
Then Eli called Samuel,…. Perceiving he was risen by the opening of the doors of the tabernacle, which he might hear; and observing he did not come to him as usual, to know whether he wanted anything, and being impatient to hear what was said to him of the Lord:
and he said, Samuel, my son; called him by his name, and in a very tender and affectionate manner, the more to engage him to hasten to him, and thereby also putting him in mind of his filial duty to obey him:
and he answered, here am I; ready to attend and perform any service enjoined him.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
When Samuel was called by Eli and asked concerning the divine revelation that he had received, he told him all the words, without concealing anything; whereupon Eli bowed in quiet resignation to the purpose of God: “ It is the Lord; let Him do what seemeth Him good.” Samuel’s communication, however, simply confirmed to the aged Eli what God had already made known to him through a prophet, But his reply proves that, with all his weakness and criminal indulgence towards his wicked sons, Eli was thoroughly devoted to the Lord in his heart. And Samuel, on the other hand, through his unreserved and candid communication of the terribly solemn word of God with regard to the man, whom he certainly venerated with filial affection, not only as high priest, but also as his own parental guardian, proved himself to be a man possessing the courage and the power to proclaim the word of the Lord without fear to the people of Israel.
Fuente: Keil & Delitzsch Commentary on the Old Testament
1Sa 3:16-18. Then Eli called Samuel, and said Either that he might not afflict Eli, or displease God, Samuel feared to tell this unhappy father what had been revealed to him. But Eli, naturally distressed and uneasy, presses him earnestly to conceal nothing from him: he adjures him by a solemn imprecation, God do so to thee, &c. which obliged Samuel to satisfy his desire. The manner in which Eli received this terrible denunciation does great credit to his character. He acknowledged the greatness of his fault, and humbly resigned himself to the will of God.
Fuente: Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke
1Sa 3:16 Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here [am] I.
Ver. 16. Then Eli called Samuel. ] He had a sore conscience, as his sons a seared, and such as presaged no good.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Reciprocal: Gen 31:11 – Here am I Gen 37:13 – Here am I Rth 2:8 – my daughter 1Sa 12:2 – my sons