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A Priest's Painful Past
The priest Ahijah is from the line of Eli, a family marked by tragedy, including the death of priests, the capture of the ark, and the birth of 'Ichabod' ('the glory has departed'). Commentators note his presence is a stark reminder of Israel's past failures and God's judgment, setting a somber tone for Saul's campaign.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 14:3
18th Century
Theologian
It is impossible to say with certainty whether "Ahiah" (or "Ahijah") is the same person as "Ahimelech the son of Ahitub," or if Ahimelech was the b…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 14:3
19th Century
Bishop
Ahiah, the son of Ahitub. —The Chronicles, recounting these facts, show us what a terrible impression the last events in Eli’s rei…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 14:3
17th Century
Pastor
And Ahiah the son of Ahitub, Ichabod's brother
Ichabod was the child that Phinehas's wife bore prematurely on hearin…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 14:1–15
17th Century
Minister
Saul seems to have been quite at a loss, and unable to help himself. Those can never think themselves safe who see themselves out of God's protecti…