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A Debated Fulfillment
Scholars debate the exact fulfillment of this prophecy. Some commentators believe the 'affliction' refers to the immediate disaster of the Philistines capturing the Ark. Others argue it points to a later event during King Solomon's prosperous reign, when Eli's descendant was replaced by a rival high priest from another family.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 2:32
18th Century
Theologian
The original text is rather obscure and difficult to interpret, but the King James Version likely conveys its meaning. The margin provides an alter…
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 2:30–36
19th Century
Preacher
But now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. Behold, t…
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 2:32
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall see an enemy in my habitation
Either the Philistines in the land of Israel, where God chose to dwell, …
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 …