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””
“230. DAGON—1 SAMUEL 5:1-5”
Dagon—1Sa_5:1-5 The history of the ark in the hands of the victorious Philistines, offers several circumstances of striking and peculiar interest. They had been permitted by the Lord thus far to triumph, for the accomplishment of his own high purposes. And it remained for Him now to vindicate the honor of his own great name, … Continue reading ““230. DAGON—1 SAMUEL 5:1-5””
“229. ICHABOD—1 SAMUEL 4:21”
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””
“228. 1 SAMUEL 4-8 : TWENTY-NINTH WEEK”
1 Samuel 4-8 : Twenty-Ninth Week Autor: JOHN KITTO
“227. THE TIDINGS—1 SAMUEL 4:1-18”
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””
“226. A VOICE IN THE NIGHT—1 SAMUEL 3”
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””
“225. TABERNACLE ABOMINATIONS—1 SAMUEL 2:12-17”
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””
“224. THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH—1 SAMUEL 2:8”
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””
“223. A LOAN TO THE LORD—1 SAMUEL 1:13-28; 2:18-21”
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””
“222. TWO WIVES—1 SAMUEL 1:1-12”
Two Wives—1Sa_1:1-12 The first chapter of the first book of Samuel is of peculiar interest, from the picture of domestic life which it offers; from its furnishing the only description in the Old Testament of the visit of a family to the place of ritual service at the yearly festivals; and from the glimpses which … Continue reading ““222. TWO WIVES—1 SAMUEL 1:1-12””