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and he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the flesh-hook brought up the priest took therewith. So they did in Shiloh to all the Israelites who came there.
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Inventing Rules for Selfish Gain
Commentators explain that this practice with the flesh-hook was not commanded by God. Eli's sons invented this rule for their own selfish gain, taking by force whatever they could get, even though they were already allotted their rightful portion. This serves as a stark warning against altering God's commands or creating religious customs for personal benefit.
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1 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
The Service of the boy Samuel in the Sanctuary—The Dissolute Life of the Sons of Eli—The Doom of the House of Ithamar.
Baptist
And the priests' custom with the people was, that, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest's servant came, while the flesh was in seething, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or cauldron, or pot , &c.] Whatever vessel was made use of, larger or less…
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Presbyterian
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…
