1 Samuel 2:17
“Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the LORD: for men abhorred the offering of the LORD.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But Samuel ministered before the Lord,.... The ministration of Samuel, though a child, is observed both before and after…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The offering of the Lord - Minchah, here in the general sense of “gift or offering” to God (compare Mal 1:10-11; Mal…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great - That is, Hophni and Phinehas, the sons of Eli.
Men abhorred the…
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, 1882–1921
the young men Hophni and Phinehas.
men abhorred Rather, the men despised, or, brought into contempt the offering of…
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