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So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest was sitting on his seat by the door-post of the temple of Yahweh.
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Eli's Throne of Authority
Commentators explain that Eli was not merely resting on a stool. The original language suggests a “throne” or “chair of state.” He was positioned at the entrance to the sanctuary in his official capacity as both high priest and judge, ready to preside over legal and spiritual matters.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
After they had eaten... The text should read, "after she had eaten and after she had drunk," which is clearly the correct reading. In the bi…
19th Century
Anglican
After they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. — This was the solemn sacrificial meal, at which the whole fami…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and afterthey had drank
After din…
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