The great stone of Abel... — This was probably so called from the "lamentation" described in 1 Samuel 6:19.

And the golden mice. —We have here a far greater number of “golden mice” mentioned as being offered in expiation than appear speci…

And the golden mice, according to the number of all the cities
of the Philistines belonging to the five …

These two cows knew their owner, their great Owner, whom Hophni and Phinehas did not know. God's providence takes notice even of animals, and serve…