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Humility After Revelation
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon and John Gill highlight Samuel's profound humility. After receiving a direct message from God—a high honor—he didn't become arrogant or feel too important for his duties. He simply got up and went about his normal task of opening the doors of the Lord's house. This serves as a powerful reminder that true spiritual maturity is expressed through faithful, humble service, regardless of the spiritual experiences we may have.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 3:15
18th Century
Theologian
Opened the doors - We learn from this incidentally the nature of some of Samuel’s duties. This duty was distinctly Levitical in character. I…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 3:15
19th Century
Bishop
And opened the doors. —This is another indication that the sanctuary of Shiloh was enclosed in a house or temple. We have no recor…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 3:14–15
19th Century
Preacher
And therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering forever. And S…
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 3:15
17th Century
Pastor
And Samuel lay until the morning
It is not said he slept; it can hardly be thought he should, when it is considered …
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 …