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The Breaking Point
Commentators unanimously highlight that Eli endured news of military defeat and the death of his sons, but the report that "the ark of God is taken" was what killed him. This reveals that, despite his deep personal and parental failures, his ultimate concern was for the presence and glory of God among His people.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 4:18
18th Century
Theologian
A comparison with 2 Samuel 18:4 explains the exact meaning of the “side of the gate” and Eli’s position. His seat, or throne, was witho…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 4:18
19th Century
Bishop
He fell from off the seat backward. —The compiler of these books was not motivated by any friendly feeling toward the hig…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 4:18
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God ,
&c.] Of the taking of that, it struck him to the heart…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 4:12–18
17th Century
Minister
The defeat of the army was very distressing to Eli as a judge; the news of the death of his two sons, to whom he had been so indulgent, and who, as…