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Knowing God in Name Only
Commentators explain that the phrase 'sons of Belial' does not refer to a pagan god, but simply means 'worthless men.' Similarly, 'they knew not the Lord' points to a practical, relational ignorance. Though they were priests who knew about God, they lacked any genuine fear, love, or obedience to Him, denying Him through their actions.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 2:12
18th Century
Theologian
Sons of Belial - See the marginal reference note. The phrase is very frequent in the books of Samuel. In the New Testament, Paul contrasts C…
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 2:12
17th Century
Pastor
Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial Not that Eli their father was Belial, a wicked man; but though they had so good a…
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…