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It happened, from the day that the ark abode in Kiriath-jearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after Yahweh.

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Revival Can Be a Slow Process

Commentators note that the 20 years mentioned was a long period of spiritual neglect and Philistine oppression. This wasn't a quick fix; it was a slow, arduous process. Scholars suggest these 20 years represent the crucial period of hardship that, through Samuel's work, finally led to national repentance. This reminds us that genuine revival is often a gradual process, not an overnight event.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Samuel 7:2

18th Century

Theologian

And all the house of Israel lamented ... - The occupation of the country around Shiloh by the Philistines was one reason the ark was kept fo…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Samuel 7:2

19th Century

Bishop

And it came to pass, while the ark remained in Kirjath-jearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years. —Literall…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 7:2

17th Century

Pastor

And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim,
that the time was long
It …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 7:1–4

17th Century

Minister

God will find a resting-place for his ark; if some thrust it from them, the hearts of others will be inclined to receive it. It is nothing new for …