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Samuel's Sacred Service
Commentators explain that the word "minister" was an official term for the duties of priests and Levites. For the young Samuel, this likely involved practical tasks suitable for his age, such as lighting lamps, opening sanctuary doors, and learning sacred songs under Eli's guidance. His service, though youthful, was a genuine and recognized ministry to the Lord.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 2:11
18th Century
Theologian
The word “minister” is used in three senses in Scripture:
- Of the service or ministration of both priests and Levites rendered to the L…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 2:11–36
19th Century
Bishop
The Service of the boy Samuel in the Sanctuary—The Dissolute Life of the Sons of Eli—The Doom of the House of Ithamar.
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 2:9–12
19th Century
Preacher
He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. The adversaries of the L…
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 2:11
17th Century
Pastor
And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house
Of which see (1 Samuel 1:19) . This was after he had offered the …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 2:11–26
17th Century
Minister
Samuel, being devoted to the Lord in a special manner, was from a child employed about the sanctuary in the services he was capable of. As he did t…