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1 Samuel 2:11

1 Samuel 2:11
And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house. And the child did minister unto the LORD before Eli the priest.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial,.... Not that Eli their father was Belial, a wicked man; but though they had so…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The word “minister” is used in three senses in Scripture: (1) of the service or ministration of both priests and Levites…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And Elkanah went to Ramah - Immediately after the 10th verse, the Septuagint add, Και κατελιπεν αυτον εκει ενωπιον…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 2:11-26

In these verses we have the good character and posture of Elkanah's family, and the bad character and posture of Eli's…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 2:1-11

1Sa 2:1-11. The Song of Hannah

Hannah's song is a true prophecy. She is inspired "to discern in her own individual…

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