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Judgment on the Priesthood
Commentators widely agree that this verse refers to the historical events in 1 Samuel 4, specifically the deaths of the corrupt priests Hophni and Phinehas. Their fall demonstrates that religious office or title offers no protection from God's judgment against persistent and flagrant sin.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:64
18th Century
Theologian
Their priests fell by the sword - Compare 1 Samuel 4:11. It was considered a special calamity that the ministers of religion wer…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 78:64
19th Century
Bishop
And their widows ... —Undoubtedly referring to the fact that the wife of Phinehas died in premature labour, and so could not atten…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:57–64
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Gill
On Psalms 78:64
17th Century
Pastor
Their priests fell by the sword
Hophni and Phinehas, the sons of Eli, and other priests; which shows the cruelty of the enemy,…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:56–72
17th Century
Minister
After the Israelites were settled in Canaan, their children were like their fathers. God gave them his testimonies, but they turned back. Presumptu…