1 Samuel 1:4
“And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when the time was that Elkanah offered,.... That is, brought his offering to the priest, to offer it for him, which…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He gave - portions - The sacrifices which were made were probably peace-offerings, of which the blood was poured out at…
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
offered sacrificed, as in 1Sa 1:1. His sacrifice was a thank-offering, for it was only of the thank-offerings that the…
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