1 Samuel 3:21

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:19-21

Samuel being thus brought acquainted with the visions of God, we have here an account of the further honour done him as a prophet. I. God did him honour. Having begun to favour him, he carried on and crowned his own work in him: Samuel grew, for the Lord was with him, 1 Sam. 3:19. All our increase in wisdom and grace is owing to the presence of God with us; this is all in all to our growth. God honoured Samuel, 1. By further manifestations of himself to him. Samuel had faithfully delivered the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:21

And the Lord appeared again in Shiloh ,.... In the tabernacle there; he had appeared before to Samuel, when he called him, and declared to him what he designed and resolved to do to Eli and his family, and now appeared again to him in the same place before the battle of the Israelites with the Philistines, of which there is an account in the following chapter. Such appearances had not been usual in Shiloh for a long time, but were now renewed and repeated: for the Lord revealed himself to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 3:21

The Lord appeared again - להראה יהוה וישף vaiyoseph Yehovah leheraoh , "And Jehovah added to appear;" that is, he continued to reveal himself to Samuel at Shiloh. By the word of the Lord - By the spirit and word of prophecy. In this chapter we read again of the fearful consequences of a neglected religious education. Eli's sons were wicked: their father knew the Lord; but he neither taught his children, nor restrained them by his parental authority. I have already... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:15-21

Diverse experiences. The principal facts are— 1 . Samuel, on entering upon his daily duties, fears to relate to Eli what had been told him. 2 . Eli, under the action of conscience, and convinced that something important has been communicated, employs strong pressure to obtain it from Samuel. 3 . Eli, hearing the account, recognises the righteousness of the judgment. 4 . Samuel's position as prophet is established through the land. Samuel rose a new youth. During one night... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:21

And Jehovah appeared again. Literally, "added to appear," i.e. revealed himself from time to time on all fit occasions. To appear, literally, "to be seen," is the verb used of waking vision (see on 1 Samuel 3:15 ). By the word of Jehovah. Many of the old commentators refer this to the second person of the Holy Trinity, but he is himself Jehovah, as we affirm in the Te Deum: "We believe thee to be the Lord," i.e. the Jehovah of the Old Testament, usually translated, in deference to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Samuel 3:21

The state described in 1 Samuel 3:7 was henceforth reversed. Samuel now knew the Lord, and the Word of the Lord was revealed unto him. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 3:20-21

1 Samuel 3:20-21. All Israel, from Dan, &c. That is, through the whole land, from the northern bound, Dan, to the southern, Beer-sheba: which was the whole length of the land. That Samuel was established, &c. That is, settled to be a constant prophet. The Lord appeared again, &c. Having begun to appear to him in Shiloh, he continued this great favour, and revealed himself, not by dreams and visions, but by speaking to him with an audible voice, as he had done at first. And... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:19-21

Samuel - prophet, judge, priest (3:19-21)Years passed and Samuel developed into a religious and civil leader known and respected throughout the land, from Dan in the far north to Beersheba in the far south (19-21). He was a prophet who made known God’s will to the people (see 3:20-21) and a judge who ruled over the civil affairs of the people (see 7:15). In addition he was appointed by God to carry out priestly duties even though he was not a descendant of Aaron (see 7:9; 1 Chronicles... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Samuel 3:21

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Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 3:21

1 Samuel 3:21. By the word of the Lord— i.e. By his Son, who is called the Word of the Lord by way of eminence. See Acts 3:24. REFLECTIONS.—As Samuel increased in years, he grew more distinguished by Divine manifestations, and more esteemed by the people of God. 1. The Lord appeared to him again, by the word of the Lord, the incarnate Word, whose voice had spoken to him before; and all his predictions were verified in the accomplishment, and all his words weighty and profitable. Note; (1.) They... read more

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