1 Samuel 3:2
“And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass at that time,.... When the word of the Lord was scarce and precious, and there was no open vision;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The passage should be rendered thus: “And it came to pass at that time that Eli was sleeping in his place; and his eyes…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Eli was laid down in his place - It is very likely that as the ark was a long time at Shiloh, they had built near to it…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 3:1-10
To make way for the account of God's revealing himself first to Samuel, we are here told, 1. How industrious Samuel was…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
at that time This rendering is possible, but the Heb. literally means on that day, the memorable day which left such a…
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