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Moreover his mother made him a little robe, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice.
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A Robe of Destiny
Commentators explain that the 'little robe' Hannah made was likely a miniature version of a priestly garment. This special clothing signified Samuel's unique, God-ordained calling to serve the Lord from a very young age, setting him apart for a future leadership role in Israel, even in an 'irregular' capacity for that time.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A little coat - The robe of the ephod was also one of the garments worn by the High Priest ().
This specific mention of the ephod and …
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
Moreover his mother made him a little coat, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacr…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover, his mother made him a little coat Suitable to his stature; this was an outer coat to wear over others, and…
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…
