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You shall see the affliction of [my] habitation, in all the wealth which [God] shall give Israel; and there shall not be an old man in your house forever.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
The original text is rather obscure and difficult to interpret, but the King James Version likely conveys its meaning. The margin provides an alter…
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
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall see an enemy in my habitation Either the Philistines in the land of Israel, where God chose to dwell, …
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 …
