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So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest to Yahweh, that he might fulfill the word of Yahweh, which he spoke concerning the house of Eli in Shiloh.
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God's Plan, Solomon's Action
Commentators agree that Solomon's motive for removing Abiathar was political, not to consciously fulfill prophecy. However, the text says this happened 'that he might fulfill the word of the Lord,' showing God's sovereign hand. Scholars explain this demonstrates how God's divine plans are accomplished through human actions, even when the human actors are unaware of the prophetic significance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
That he might fulfill the word of the LORD - We should not understand this to mean that fulfilling the old prophecy was Solomon’s motive, or…
19th Century
Anglican
That he might fulfil.—In these words is described, not the purpose, but the effect of Solomon’s action. The prophecy referred to i…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So Solomon thrust out Abiathar from being priest unto theLordHe deposed him from his …
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