Bible Commentary

And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favor both with the LORD, and also with men. 26. grew on, and was in favour ] A childhood like that of Jesus (Luk 2:52). Again Samuel’s progress is contrasted with the declension of Hophni and Phinehas. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:26”

If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them. 25. If one man &c.] Better, If a man sin against a man, then Elohim … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:25”

Nay, my sons; for [it is] no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD’s people to transgress. Words too mild for such diabolical actions. Ye make the Lords people to transgress; either, 1. The women that by your instigation were drawn to folly. Or, 2. Others who are easily brought to follow your … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:24”

And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings by all this people. 23. for I hear of your evil dealings ] Rather, for I hear evil things of yon from all this people. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1Sa 2:23-24 Nay, my sons: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:23”

Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled [at] the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. 22 26. Eli’s fruitless expostulations with his sons 22. heard ] “ Used to hear all that his sons were doing,” constantly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:22”

And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD. 21. grew before the Lord] Three stages of physical, moral ( 1Sa 2:26), and spiritual (1Sa 3:19-21) growth are marked. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges See the marginal … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:21”

And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The LORD give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the LORD. And they went unto their own home. 20. for the loan which is lent ] Better as in the margin, in return for the petition which she asked for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:20”

Moreover his mother made him a little coat, and brought [it] to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice. 19. a little coat ] The Heb. ml denotes a kind of long upper tunic, worn by kings (1Ch 15:27), prophets (1Sa 15:27), men of position … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:19”

But Samuel ministered before the LORD, [being] a child, girded with a linen ephod. 18 21. Samuel’s ministry in the tabernacle 18. Samuel ministered ] The writer dwells upon the contrast between Samuel and the sons of Eli. We see the child attending upon Eli in the sanctuary, growing before the Lord, in favour both … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:18”

Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD. 17. the young men ] Hophni and Phinehas. men abhorred ] Rather, the men despised, or, brought into contempt the offering of Jehovah. The Sept. omits the men. Corruption in the priesthood begets profanity … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:17”