1 Samuel 3:12-14 NIV

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Samuel 3:11-21

The Prophecy Against Eli v. 11. And the Lord said to Samuel, in a Revelation which was his call to the office of prophet in Israel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle, with sudden dread and horror, which almost cause a person to lose his senses over the fearfulness of the impending doom. v. 12. In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house, the destruction foretold by the prophet, 1... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Samuel 3:1-21

SECOND SECTIONSamuel’s Call1 Samuel 3:1 to 1 Samuel 4:1 a1And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord [Jehovah] before Eli. And the word of the Lord [Jehovah] was precious1 in those days; there was no open 2vision [vision spread abroad2]. And it came to pass at that time, when [that3]. Eli was laid down [lying down4] in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim that he could 3not see. And ere [om. ere5] the lamp of God went out [was not yet gone out] in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 1 Samuel 3:1-14

1 Samuel THE CHILD PROPHET 1Sa_3:1 - 1Sa_3:14 . The opening words of this passage are substantially repeated from 1Sa_2:11 , 1Sa_2:18 . They come as a kind of refrain, contrasting the quiet, continuous growth and holy service of the child Samuel with the black narrative of Eli’s riotous sons. While the hereditary priests were plunging into debauchery, and making men turn away from the Tabernacle services, Hannah’s son was ministering unto the Lord, and, though no priest, was ‘girt with an... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:10-21

a Message through a Child 1 Samuel 3:10-21 It was a heavy burden that the young boy had to carry. To remind Eli of his sons’ shameful sin; to reprove him for his neglect; to utter a judgment which no sacrifice could avert-all this was so painful that Samuel seems to have lain with wide-open eyes till daybreak. Then he appears to have gone quietly about his usual duties, as if still unwilling to disturb the quiet serenity of old age. It almost seems that Samuel realized the implicit rejection... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 3:1-21

At this point in the history came a change, startling, and full of meaning in Samuel's life. In the silence of the night a Voice called him by name. Thrice he answered by going to Eli. At last Eli recognized that the Voice was the Voice of God speaking to the lad, and he told Samuel to answer for himself. This was the beginning of direct divine communication to him. We have already read that he had ministered before the Lord, and yet that he had not known Him directly until now. This in... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:1-21

The Prophet Samuel 1 Samuel 3:1-21 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The story of Samuel is one of the outstanding messages of the Bible. His father's name was Elkanah. His mother's name was Hannah. Elkanah went up, from year to year, to worship and to sacrifice unto the Lord of Hosts in Shiloh. Hannah went also, but she went with a heavy heart. She was in bitterness of soul, and she prayed unto the Lord, and wept sore. Then she vowed a vow and said, "O Lord of Hosts, if Thou wilt indeed look on the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 3:11-14

YHWH’s Word To Samuel Concerning The House Of Eli (1 Samuel 3:11-14 ). It is probable that Samuel had no notion of what the man of God had said to Eli. It was not the kind of thing that Eli would have shared with a boy. Thus what YHWH said to him must have come as a complete surprise. 1 Samuel 3:11 ‘ And YHWH said to Samuel, “Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one who hears it will tingle.” YHWH informs Samuel of the seriousness of what He is about to tell... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 3:10-18

1 Samuel 3:10-Job : . In Obedience to the Command of the Lord, Samuel Announces to Eli the Doom of his House.— Parallel to the Deuteronomic section ( 1 Samuel 2:27). 1 Samuel 3:12 . Probably an addition by the Deuteronomic writer to connect with 1 Samuel 2:27 ff. 1 Samuel 3:13 . I have told: read, “ thou shalt tell.”1 Samuel 3:19 to 1 Samuel 4:1 a . . . all Israel.— Samuel established as Prophet. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 3:12

In that day; in that time which I have appointed for this work, which was about twenty or thirty years after this threatening. So long space of repentance God allows to this wicked generation to make their peace with God, and prevent the execution, as others did in like cases. All things which I have spoken, by that prophet, 1 Samuel 2:27. When I begin, I will also make an end; though this vengeance may and shall be delayed for a season, to manifest my patience, and incite them to repentance;... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 3:13

I will judge, i.e. condemn and punish or destroy, as the word judge is oft used, as Genesis 15:14; John 3:18; John 16:11. His house; his children and posterity, as is manifest by the story; as the word house is frequently taken, as 2 Samuel 7:11; 1 Kings 21:29. So the house of Judah, of Aaron, of David, are oft taken for their posterity. And to build a house, in Scripture use, is to increase their posterity, as Exodus 1:21; Deuteronomy 25:9; Ruth 4:11. Compare Genesis 16:2; Genesis 30:3. For... read more

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Samuel 3:11-21

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 1 Samuel 3:1-14

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:10-21

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 3:11-14

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 3:10-18

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 3:12

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 3:13

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