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Putting God's Portion Last
Commentators unanimously agree that the gravest sin was taking meat before burning the fat. The fat was designated as God's portion in the sacrificial law. By demanding their share first, the priests were not just breaking a rule; they were actively dishonoring God, prioritizing their own appetites over what was due to the Lord, and essentially 'robbing God' of His offering.
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1 Samuel
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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 2:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
Also before they burnt the fat, the priest's servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 2:15
17th Century
Pastor
Also before they burnt the fat
Which belonged to the Lord, and was to be offered to him by fire, in the first place,…
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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…