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God's Mysterious Messenger
Commentators note the sudden appearance of this unnamed "man of God," the first prophet mentioned in the narrative since Deborah. His anonymity emphasizes that the messenger's identity is less important than the divine authority of his message ("Thus saith the LORD"). This serves as a reminder that God can raise up anyone at any time to speak His truth.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 2:27
18th Century
Theologian
A man of God - See the note on Judges 13:6. The sudden appearance of the only prophet mentioned since Deborah—without a name or any notice o…
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 2:27–28
19th Century
Preacher
And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were…
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 2:27
17th Century
Pastor
And there came a man of God unto Eli
A prophet, as the Targum; he has gifts and graces bestowed on him by the Lord, …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 2:27–36
17th Century
Minister
Those who allow their children to follow any evil way, and do not use their authority to restrain and punish them, in effect honour them more than …