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God's Complete Judgment
Commentators explain that the phrase "when I begin, I will also make an end" signifies the absolute certainty and completeness of God's promised judgment. The prophecy against Eli's house was not an idle threat but a divine decree that would be carried out in its entirety from start to finish.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 3:12
18th Century
Theologian
When I begin... — This is meant literally, as noted in the margin, meaning: I will carry out the action from beginning to end.
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 3:11–13
19th Century
Preacher
And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle. In that day…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 3:12
17th Century
Pastor
In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house Or family, that is, by the man…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 3:11–18
17th Century
Minister
What a great deal of guilt and corruption there is in us, about which we may say, It is the iniquity that our own heart knows; we are conscious of …