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Fading Physical & Spiritual Sight
Commentators suggest Eli's dimming physical eyes symbolize his fading spiritual insight. John Gill notes that just as Eli could no longer see physically, the 'spirit of prophecy' was departing from him due to his failure to restrain his sinful sons. This sets the stage for God to speak through a new vessel, Samuel, rather than the established priest.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 3:2
18th Century
Theologian
The passage should be rendered this way: And it came to pass at that time that Eli was sleeping in his place; and his eyes had begun to grow di…
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 3:2
19th Century
Preacher
And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;
He was…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 3:2
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass at that time
When the word of the Lord was scarce and precious, and there was no open vision; or…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 3:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The call that Divine grace intends to make effectual will be repeated until it succeeds, until we heed the call. Eli, perceiving that it was the vo…