1 Samuel 3:20-4:1 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

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 3:19-20

Samuel Develops As A Prophet (1 Samuel 3:19-20 ) The phrase ‘YHWH was with him’ regularly indicates His acting through the one in mind. Note its use of Abraham (Genesis 21:22; Jacob (Genesis 28:15; Joseph (Genesis 29:2; Moses (Exodus 3:12); Joshua (Joshua 1:5); Gideon (Judges 6:16); David (1 Samuel 16:18; 1 Samuel 18:14). Samuel was following in a line of powerful men of God. 1 Samuel 3:19 ‘ And Samuel grew, and YHWH was with him, and let none of his words fall to the ground.’ As Samuel grew... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 3:20

From Dan even to Beer-sheba; through the whole land, from the northern bound, Dan, to the southern, Beer-sheba; which was the whole length and largest extent of the land. See Judges 20:1,Judges 20:2; 2 Samuel 17:11. Knew, both by Eli’s testimony, and particular relation of the foregoing history, to the people that came from all parts; and by succeeding revelations made to him, whereof mention is made in the next verse, which though placed after, might be done before. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:10-21

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’s Commentary on Kings).1 Samuel 3:12. “I will also make an end.” “He does not mean that He would begin and make an end at once; but that He would persevere in His punishments, and not desist when He... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:1-21

1 Samuel 1-4 (with Judges 21:16-25 ) 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 his duty to perfection so long as his duty merely troubles himself, but who has not force of character to interfere with others; to command, to regulate the conduct of others, to incur the ill-will of others. An amiable indolence overspread his whole nature. He was one of the men who have... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:20

1 Samuel 3:20 An Italy once, an India twice, have succumbed to a boyish resolve. In the higher sphere, that of conquest in the intellectual world, it is mere matter of necessity that to be a great poet, scholar, or orator, must have been the boy's resolve before it was the man's reward. Careers like these must be chosen by the open eyes of boyhood, must be pursued with all its vivid forces. Again, in the higher spiritual world how young have been most of our chieftains, the saints of heaven, at... 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

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 3:19-20

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 3:20

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:10-21

Sermon Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Sermon Bible Commentary - 1 Samuel 3:20

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