1 Samuel 1:2
“And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he had two wives,.... Which, though connived at in those times, was contrary to the original law of marriage; and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He had two wives - Compare Gen 4:19. This was permitted by the law Deu 21:15, and sanctioned by the practice of Jacob…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He had two wives - The custom of those times permitted polygamy; but wherever there was more than one wife, we find the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 1:1-8
We have here an account of the state of the family into which Samuel the prophet was born. His father's name was…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
two wives Polygamy, though at variance with the original institution of marriage (Gen 2:24), was tolerated by the Mosaic…
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