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So that he forsook the tent of Shiloh, The tent which he placed among men;
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A Tangible Consequence of Sin
Commentators explain that God 'forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh' as a direct and severe consequence of Israel's persistent idolatry and unfaithfulness. This historical event, detailed in 1 Samuel 4, shows that God's presence is not an unconditional guarantee and can be withdrawn in judgment when His people turn from Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh - The tabernacle or tent which had been erected at Shiloh. He forsook that as a place w…
19th Century
Anglican
Forsook. —The reference is of course to the disastrous defeat by the Philistines (1 Samuel 4). See especially Psalm 78…
Baptist
But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow. For they provoked him to anger with th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh &c.] The tabernacle which Moses built in the wilderness by the command o…
After the Israelites were settled in Canaan, their children were like their fathers. God gave them his testimonies, but they turned back. Presumptu…
