1 Samuel 2:19
“Moreover his mother made him a little coat, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife,.... Not only the first time they brought Samuel to him, and left him with him; but…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A little coat - The robe of the ephod was also one of the garments worn by the High Priest (see Exo 28:31 note). This…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Made him a little coat - מעיל קטן meil katon, a little cloak, or surtout, an upper garment: probably intended to keep…
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 2:19-20
Moreover, &c. Lit. "And Hannah used to make … and bring it to him … And Eli used to bless … and they used to go unto his…