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Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of Yahweh. Samuel feared to show Eli the vision.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Opened the doors - We learn from this incidentally the nature of some of Samuel’s duties. This duty was distinctly Levitical in character. I…
19th Century
Anglican
And opened the doors. —This is another indication that the sanctuary of Shiloh was enclosed in a house or temple. We have no recor…
Baptist
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Samuel lay until the morning It is not said he slept; it can hardly be thought he should, when it is considered …
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 …
