1 Samuel 7:2 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:1-2

Here we must attend the ark to Kirjath-jearim, and then leave it there, to hear not a word more of it except once (1 Sam. 14:18), till David fetched it thence, about forty years after, 1 Chron. 13:6. I. We are very willing to attend it thither, for the men of Beth-shemesh have by their own folly made that a burden which might have been a blessing; and gladly would we see it among those to whom it will be a savour of life unto life, for in every place where it has been of late it has been a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:2

And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long ,.... It could not be less than between forty and fifty years, for it remained here until the times of David, who removed it from hence after he was made king over all Israel, and when he had reigned over Judah seven years; and from the death of Eli to that time, which included the government of Samuel and Saul, it could not be less than what has been hinted: for it was twenty years ; not that this was... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 7:2

It was twenty years - This chapter contains the transactions of at least twenty years, but we know not the date of each event. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:1-2

Fitness for service. The facts are— 1 . At the request of the terrified men of Beth-shemesh the men of Kirjath-jearim bring the ark to their high place. 2 . Arrangements are made in the house of Abinadab for the due care of the ark. 3 . The time of the sojourn Of the ark in this place, up to the date of Samuel's test of repentance, was twenty years. 4 . Towards the close of this period the people long for the full restoration of the Divine favour. A new stage was being... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:1-12

Steps of return to God. The whole interest of this passage is moral. No stress is laid on the forms, or even the authorised appurtenances, of religion. The ark, of which we have heard so much, and which had been treated with a singular mixture of superstition and profanity, plays no part in the history. It is left for years in a quiet retreat. Israel had backslidden from the Lord. The steps of their return have a meaning and a moral lesson for all generations. I. THE FEELING OF A... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:2

While the ark, etc. The literal translation of this verse is, "And it came to pass, from the day that the ark rested at Kirjath-jearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years." The words dwell wearily upon the length of this mournful period, during which. Israel was in a state of subjection to the Philistines, with its national life crushed to the ground, and its strength wasted by unjust exactions and misrule. For though the Philistines gave up the ark, there was no restoration of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 7:2

And all the house of Israel lamented ... - The occupation of the country about Shiloh by the Philistines 1 Samuel 7:3 was partly the reason for the ark being kept so long at Kirjath-jearim. But another reason seems to have been the fall of the Israelites into idolatry, which made them neglect the ark, and brought upon them this Philistine servitude; probably the last 20 years of the Philistine oppression described in Judges 13:1, which is there expressly connected with Israelite idolatry. Now,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 7:2

1 Samuel 7:2. For it was twenty years It is not said that this space of twenty years was all the time of the ark’s abode there, for it continued there from Eli’s time till David’s reign, (2 Samuel 6:2,) which was forty-six years; but that it was so long there before the Israelites were sensible of their sin and misery. And all the house Or rather, as Dr. Lightfoot translates the words, Then all the house of Israel lamented after the Lord That is, followed after God with lamentations for... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:2-17

Samuel’s leadership (7:2-17)During the years of Philistine oppression, Samuel’s position as chief ruler in Israel became firmly established. As a religious leader he commanded the people to turn from idols and worship the Lord only, and the people responded (2-6a). As a civil leader he settled disputes among them (6b). In response to the people’s repentance and Samuel’s prayers for them, God gave Israel a great victory over the Philistines (7-11). The Israelites continued to fight against the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Samuel 7:2

time was long . Ark remained with Philistines seven months (1 Samuel 6:1 ); sent from Ekron to Kirjathjearim in 1040, and remained there twenty years (1 Samuel 7:0 ). From the capture (in 1040BC ) to its entry into Zion (in 950BC) was eighty-nine years (2 Samuel 7:17 ). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:1-2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 7:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 7:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 7:2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 7:2-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Samuel 7:2

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