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First Prophecy of the Messiah
Multiple commentators emphasize that this verse contains the first use of the term 'anointed' (Hebrew: 'Mashiach') in the Old Testament to refer to a future, divine king. While it had a partial fulfillment in kings like David, scholars like Barnes, Ellicott, and Gill agree that its ultimate fulfillment is a clear prophecy of the kingdom and glory of Jesus Christ.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 2:10
18th Century
Theologian
He shall give strength ... - This is a most remarkable passage, containing a clear and distinct prophecy of the Kingdom and glory of the Chr…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 2:10
19th Century
Bishop
His king ... of his anointed. —A Lapide, quoted by Wordsworth, wrote here, “haec omnia spectant ad Christum,” “a…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 2:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
For by strength shall no man prevail. The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD…
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 2:10
17th Century
Pastor
The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces
Or Jehovah, Father, Son, and Spirit, "shall break in pieces th…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 2:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Hannah's heart rejoiced, not in Samuel, but in the Lord. She looks beyond the gift, and praises the Giver. She rejoiced in the salvation of the Lor…