Bible Commentary

And [if] any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and [then] take [as much] as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, [Nay]; but thou shalt give [it me] now: and if not, I will take [it] by force. 16. presently ] “Immediately:” the usual meaning of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:16”

Also before they burnt the fat, the priest’s servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will not have sodden flesh of thee, but raw. 15. Also ] Even. The climax of their transgression was the offence against Jehovah. sodden ] Boiled: the perf. of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:15”

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 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:14”

And the priests’ custom with the people [was, that], when any man offered sacrifice, the priest’s servant came, while the flesh was in seething, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand; 13. the priests’ custom ] The law directed the worshipper to present to the priest the fat of the victim along with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:13”

Now the sons of Eli [were] sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD. 12 17. The faithless priests of Shiloh 12. sons of Belial ] Worthless men. See note on 1Sa 1:16. they knew not the Lord] Were ignorant of His character and so despised His laws. Cp. Jdg 2:10; Job 18:21; Hos 4:1. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:12”

And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house. And the child did minister unto the LORD before Eli the priest. The word minister is used in three senses in Scripture: (1) of the service or ministration of both priests and Levites rendered unto the Lord Exo 28:35, Exo 28:43 : (2) of the ministrations of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:11”

The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed. 10. The adversaries of the Lord] Render, Jehovah, they that strive with Him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:10”

He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. 9. It is Jehovah who guards His chosen ones from stumbling in their walk through life (Psa 56:13; Psa 91:12); It is He who leaves the wicked to languish in adversity (Job … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:9”

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, [and] lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set [them] among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth [are] the LORD’s, and he hath set the world upon them. 8. out of the dust ] “To … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:8”

The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up. 1Sa 2:7 The Lord maketh poor. The rich and the poor Everything created is taught by God a lesson of dependence; the earth upon which we tread is subject to continual wants; the sea requires replenishing from its tributary streams. Man is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Samuel 2:7”