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This shall be the sign to you, that shall come on your two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas: in one day they shall die both of them.
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A Sign of Certain Judgment
Commentators explain that the prophecy of Hophni and Phinehas dying on the same day was a specific "sign" for Eli. This dramatic and verifiable event would confirm that God's larger, long-term judgment against his entire family line was certain and would be carried out completely, as later recorded in 1 Samuel 4:11.
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1 Samuel
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This shall be a sign to you A confirming one, that all which had been now said would be fulfilled:
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Presbyterian
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 …
