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Telesmes—1Sa_6:1-5 The men of Ashdod, although impressed by the discomfiture of their idol, were not thereby moved to any immediate action with respect to the ark of Israel. Their obdurate determination still to retain this glorious monument of their triumph, drew down upon them farther judgments to constrain them to render to Jehovah the glory … Continue reading ““231. TELESMES—1 SAMUEL 6:1-5””

The Ark Restored—1Sa_6:7-21 With all their anxiety to repair the error they had committed, the Philistines had a lurking suspicion that after all there might be no real connection between the ark of the Lord and the inflictions to which they had been exposed. It might have been “a chance” that happened to them. The … Continue reading ““232. THE ARK RESTORED—1 SAMUEL 6:7-21””

1 Samuel 4-8 : Twenty-Ninth Week Autor: JOHN KITTO

Ichabod—1Sa_4:21 The deep concern evinced by some persons at the loss of the symbol of Jehovah’s presence, which constituted the highest distinction and most sacred treasure of Israel, is very affecting, and affords a most impressive and gratifying indication of the exalted and just views and feelings by which the hearts of some superior persons … Continue reading ““229. ICHABOD—1 SAMUEL 4:21””

A Voice in the Night—1 Samuel 3 Samuel was introduced to his prophetic office very early, and in a very remarkable manner. It seems that old Eli attached him to his person, to render such little services to him as his condition rendered necessary, for from extreme age, “his eyes began to wax dim, that … Continue reading ““226. A VOICE IN THE NIGHT—1 SAMUEL 3””

The Tidings—1Sa_4:1-18 The doom upon the house of Eli, for the enormities by which the Lord’s service had been dishonored, was not first denounced through Samuel, nor was this the first warning the high-priest received. Before this a prophet had been sent to declare the judgment of God upon such high offences. That this warning … Continue reading ““227. THE TIDINGS—1 SAMUEL 4:1-18””

A Loan to the Lord—1Sa_1:13-28; 1Sa_2:18-21 In the time of Samson, the high-priest seems to have been Eli who probably also exercised the civic functions of judge, which, by the theocratic constitution of the state, naturally devolved upon the high-priest, in the absence of the kind of dictatorship which “the judges,” raised up from time … Continue reading ““223. A LOAN TO THE LORD—1 SAMUEL 1:13-28; 2:18-21””

The Pillars of the Earth—1Sa_2:8 In Hannah’s song of gladness and thanksgiving, we meet with one expression which is calculated to bring some readers to a pause— “The pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, And he hath set the world upon them.” There are many similar expressions in Scripture, which, however interpreted, certainly do … Continue reading ““224. THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH—1 SAMUEL 2:8””

Tabernacle Abominations—1Sa_2:12-17 The sons of Eli were “men of Belial”—that is, men of profligate disposition and conduct—men who had no regard for their own character, or for the honor of God, whose commissioned servants they were. This pervaded their demeanor, and their misconduct was by no means limited to the particular instances recorded. Yet these … Continue reading ““225. TABERNACLE ABOMINATIONS—1 SAMUEL 2:12-17””

Ruth’s Recompense—Rth_4:13-22 Upon a monument which has already outlasted thrones and empires, and which shall endure until there be a new heaven and a new earth—upon the front page of the New Testament, is inscribed the name of Ruth. Of her came David—of her came a long line of illustrious and good men—of her came … Continue reading ““221. RUTH’S RECOMPENSE—RUTH 4:13-22””