But if ye will not obey the voice of the LORD, but rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall the hand of the LORD be against you, as it was against your fathers.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But if you will not obey. —The English translation here, with several of the versions, accurately and happily understands…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

This was to be a sign to them that Samuel was God's prophet.

On a previous occasion, in answer to his prayer, God had thundered against the P…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But if you will not obey the voice of the Lord, but rebel
against the commandment of the Lord

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The work of ministers is to reason with people: not only to exhort and direct, but also to persuade, to convince their judgments, and so to gain th…

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