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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 2:19
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
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 2:19–21
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 2:19
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, his mother made him a little coat
Suitable to his stature; this was an outer coat to wear over others, and…
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…