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A Fate Worse Than Death
Commentators explain that the fate of the surviving priests from Eli's line was arguably worse than death. They would live to witness the family's fall from grace, seeing their descendants reduced to poverty and shame. This constant, painful reminder of their downfall would 'consume their eyes and grieve their hearts.'
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1 Samuel
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18th Century
Theologian
The meaning is explained by 1 Samuel 2:36. Those who are not cut off in the flower of their youth will be worse off than those who are,…
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.
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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17th Century
Pastor
And the man of your
. Of his family, which should spring from him: whom I shall not cut off from mine altar: from se…
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 …