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Samuel did that which Yahweh spoke, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, Come you peaceably?
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The Weight of a Prophet's Visit
Commentators explain that the elders trembled because a visit from a major prophet like Samuel was an extraordinary event. As God's messenger, his unexpected arrival could signify a major national development or, more fearfully, a divine judgment for some unknown sin in their town. His presence commanded both awe and apprehension.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Trembled - There was evidently something unusual in Samuel’s coming to Bethlehem; and the elders, knowing that Samuel was no longer on frien…
19th Century
Anglican
Trembled at his coming. —The appearance of the aged seer, with the heifer and the long horn of holy oil, at first terrified the vi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Samuel did that which the Lord spoke He filled a horn of oil, and took an heifer with him:
an…
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