CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.—
1 Samuel 3:1. “THE CHILD SAMUEL.” According to Josephus, Samuel
was now twelve years old. “PRECIOUS,” _i.e., rare_. “The word
was rare that came directly from the Lord by prophetic announcement to
the people; the proper organs were lacking, persons who were filled
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CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES.—
1 Samuel 3:11. “THE EARS OF EVERY ONE THAT HEARETH IT SHALL
TINGLE.” A mark of dread and horror. (See 2 Kings 21:12 and Jeremiah
19:3.) “As a sharp, discordant noise pains one’s ears, so the news
of this harsh punishment shall give pain to all who hear of it”
_(Lange... [ Continue Reading ]