Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary
1 Samuel 2:27
A man of God - See Judges 13:6 note. The sudden appearance of the only prophet of whom mention is made since Deborah, without name, or any notice of his country, is remarkable.
A man of God - See Judges 13:6 note. The sudden appearance of the only prophet of whom mention is made since Deborah, without name, or any notice of his country, is remarkable.
Verse 1 Samuel 2:27. _THERE CAME A MAN OF GOD_] Who this was we know not, but the Chaldee terms him נביא דיי _nebiya daya, a prophet of Jehovah_. _UNTO THE HOUSE OF THY FATHER_] That is, to _Aaron_;...
3. THE FAILURE OF ELI AND HIS SONS CHAPTER 2:12-36 _ 1. The wicked sons of Eli (1 Samuel 2:12)_ 2. Samuel before Jehovah and Hannah blessed (1 Samuel 2:18) 3. The empty warning of Eli (1 Samuel 2:
A PROPHET FORETELLS THE DEATH OF ELI'S SONS, AND THE EXPULSION OF HIS FAMILY FROM THE PRIESTHOOD. Composed by the Deuteronomic Editor (see above, p. 273), to connect the misconduct of the sons of Eli...
MAN OF GOD: i.e.. prophet. See Deuteronomy 33:1 and App-49. Compare Judges 13:6. DID. PLAINLY... ?. I did indeed, with Septuagint, Aramaean, and Syriac. appear=reveal Myself. THEY. Aaron as well as Mo...
The doom of Eli's house 27. _a man of God_ i.e. a prophet commissioned by God. Even in the general decay of religion (1 Samuel 3:1) God still had his messengers. The title "man of God" is applied to...
_Prophecy against Eli's wicked sons._ 1 Samuel 2:27-35 27 And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they wer...
_AND THERE CAME A MAN OF GOD UNTO ELI, AND SAID UNTO HIM, THUS SAITH THE LORD, DID I PLAINLY APPEAR UNTO_ _ AND THERE CAME A MAN OF GOD UNTO ELI, AND SAID UNTO HIM, THUS SAITH THE LORD, DID I PLAINLY...
2:27 in (e-33) Or 'of,' 'belonging to.'...
A MAN OF GOD] a common name for a prophet. With the books of Samuel we come to a period when God guides His people by human agency rather than by direct communication. DID I PLAINLY APPEAR?] RV 'Did I...
HANNAH'S SONG OF THANKSGIVING. THE SIN OF ELI'S SONS 1-10. The Song of Hannah. This beautiful poem has been well called the 'Magnificat of the Old Testament.' The song of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46)...
ISRAEL’S FIRST KING 1 SAMUEL _HELEN POCOCK_ CHAPTER 2 HANNAH’S PRAYER V1 Hannah prayed and said, ‘I am very happy when I think about the *Lord....
(11-36) The Service of the boy Samuel in the Sanctuary — The Dissolute Life of the Sons of Eli — The Doom of the House of Ithamar....
THERE CAME A MAN OF GOD. — Of this messenger of the Highest, whom, from his peculiar title, and also from the character of his communication, we must regard as one of the order of prophets, we know no...
וַ יָּבֹ֥א אִישׁ ־אֱלֹהִ֖ים אֶל ־עֵלִ֑י וַ
CHAPTER IV. _ ELI'S HOUSE._ 1 Samuel 2:11. THE notices of little Samuel, that alternate in this passage with the sad accounts of Eli and his house, are like the green spots that vary the dull stretc...
THE PENALTY OF DISHONORING GOD 1 Samuel 2:22 Eli was held responsible for the excesses of his sons. He was a mild and gentle old man. But there are times when mildness and gentleness are out of place...
We have the record of the song of triumph sung by Hannah, in which she set forth the might and justice of Jehovah. Thus, in the dark and troublous times, Jehovah is seen acting toward deliverance, by...
And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy (s) father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house? (s) That is, Aaron....
_A man. His name is unknown. Some say it was Elcana, Samuel or an angel, &c. The Rabbins suppose that Phinees performed this office. But he was long ago dead, (Calmet) or he would still have enjoyed t...
(27) В¶ And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house? Observe with what a...
The first Book of Samuel (or of Kings as with some) brings before us that great change for which the Book of Ruth was a preparation, and in order to which the Spirit of God closed it with the generati...
In the beautiful song of 1 Samuel 2 Hannah recognises this great principle of sovereign grace, and of the power of God; that He brings down the proud and those who trust in the flesh, and exalts the w...
AND THERE CAME A MAN OF GOD UNTO ELI,.... A prophet, as the Targum; he had gifts and graces bestowed on him by the Lord, qualifying him for that office; he came from God, and spoke in his name, as pro...
And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house? Ver. 27. _And there came a...
_There came a man of God unto Eli_ That is, a prophet, sent from God to deliver the following message to him: _Did I plainly appear_ Hebrew, _Manifestly reveal myself unto the spouse of thy father _ U...
1 Hannahs song in thankefulnesse. 12 The sinne of Elies sonnes. 18 Samuels ministerie. 20 By Elies blessing, Hannah is more fruitfull. 22 Eli reprooueth his sonnes. 28 A prophecie against Elies h...
THE PROPHECY AGAINST ELI...
And there came a man of God, a prophet, UNTO ELI AND SAID UNTO HIM, THUS SAITH THE LORD, DID I PLAINLY APPEAR, reveal Myself, UNTO THE HOUSE OF THY FATHER, Aaron, through his direct ancestor Ithamar,...
The rejoicing prayer of Hannah is now uttered AFTER she has given up her child. The prayer of Mary, the mother of the Lord Jesus, reminds us of this one, though hers was spoken before he child was bor...
27-36 Those who allow their children in any evil way, and do not use their authority to restrain and punish them, in effect honour them more than God. Let Eli's example excite parents earnestly to st...
A MAN OF GOD, i.e. a prophet or preacher sent from God. See 1 TIMOTHY 6:11 2 TIMOTHY 3:17 2 PETER 1:21. Who this was is not revealed by God, and therefore it is vain to inquire, and impossible to dete...
1 Samuel 2:27 man H376 God H430 came H935 (H8799) Eli H5941 said H559 (H8799) says H559 ...
YHWH SENDS A MAN OF GOD TO PASS HIS VERDICT ON ELI'S HOUSE (1 SAMUEL 2:27). Scripture constantly reveals that God is never left without a witness. Always at special times of need a ‘man of God' appear...
1 SAMUEL 1-4 _(with Judges 21:16)_ I. With all his virtues and natural advantages Eli had one great fault. He was a good man of the easy type; the kind of man who makes an admirable servant, who does...
CONTENTS: Hannah's prophetic prayer. Evil sons of Eli. Samuel in the tabernacle. The warning to Eli. CHARACTERS: God, Hannah, Eli, Samuel, Hophni, Phinehas, Elkanah, a prophet. CONCLUSION: Nothing i...
1 Samuel 2:1. _Hannah said, my heart rejoiceth._ This song is much admired: the lines form a constellation of appropriate beauties. The composition is perfect in its kind. The phrases are short, and t...
_And there came a man of God unto Eli._ ELI’S TWO MESSENGERS That was a terrible speech to make to an old man whose life was all behind him, who was now tottering on the last edge! Ministers of God a...
1 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 1 SAMUEL 2:11 At the same time that the boy Samuel is ministering to the Lord (vv. 1 Samuel 2:11, 1
1 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 1 SAMUEL 2:27 A MAN OF GOD (a prophet) confronts Eli about the wicked behavior of his two sons. I GAVE TO THE HOUSE OF YOUR FATHER ALL MY OFFERINGS BY FIRE. When an offering was made,...
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 1 Samuel 2:27. “A MAN OF GOD.” A prophet, as in 1 Kings 13:1, etc. “The only one mentioned since Deborah.” _(Biblical Commentary.)_ “THY FATHER.” “Eli was a descendant o...
EXPOSITION THE DIVINE JUDGMENT UPON ELI AND HIS HOUSE (1 Samuel 2:27-9). 1 SAMUEL 2:27 THERE CAME A MAN OF GOD. The
This book presents the history, the personal history of Samuel who was the last of the Judges. It ushers in the beginning of the period of the kings in the children of Israel, or among the children of...
1 Kings 13:1; 1 Samuel 9:4; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Peter 1:21; Deuterono
Man of God — That is, a prophet sent from God....