There may be a few with hard hearts (like Jonah) who are happy to announce God’s judgment, but most people find it difficult. ii. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. This means, “It’s too late. These were adult sons, no longer under Eli’s authority as they were when they were younger. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. c. For the iniquity which he knows, because his sons made themselves vile: Eli knew of this iniquity from his own observation and from the reports of the people, but especially because God made it known by the message of the man of God. Both ears of everyone who hears it will tingle: God will give young Samuel spectacular news. Since the days of Moses (some 400 years before the time of Samuel) there were not many prophets in Israel, and certainly no great prophets. Commentary on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20] View Bible Text . The LORD was with him: Nothing compares to this, to have and to know you have the LORD with you. So Samuel lay down until morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. 1 Samuel 3:1. ii. Dr. Keith Wagner. Samuel came to Eli quickly because he knew Eli was blind and might need help. 19 Samuel groweth in credit. Coming in this place in Israel’s history, Samuel is rightly seen as Israel’s last judge and first prophet. : We must hear from God. For I have told him that I will judge his house: Through the word of the man of God in 1 Samuel 2:27-36, Eli already heard of the judgment to come. The judgment is sealed.”. The author of this book probably lived at a time when prophecy was frequent, See the preface. God will speak, and guide, when His people seek Him, and when His ministers seek to serve Him diligently. Then the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. 1 Samuel The Birth of Samuel. 3. (11-14) God’s message to Samuel: the coming judgment on Eli and his house. She went to the temple at Shiloh to pray for God’s help. Yet this submission is not totally passive. For the LORD revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD. Do we ever come to a place where our sin cannot be atoned for by sacrifice or offering forever? e. Then Samuel told him everything: How hard it is to bring a message of judgment! Eli was not a good boss or a good parent to Hophni and Phinehas. ©2018 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission. (21) The word of the LORD comes to Samuel. If God speaks He will confirm, and often in a variety of ways. With a UCG.org account you will be able to save items to read and study later! Coming in this place in Israel’s history, Samuel is rightly seen as Israel’s last. The book of 1 Samuel focuses on three characters: Samuel, Saul, and David. For the iniquity which he knoweth — Here we see the crime of Eli, and cause of all the awful judgments executed on his house. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Commentaries on 1/2 Samuel. Both the Old Testament and New Testament texts for this week focus on the call of God and help us understand God’s call on our own lives. ii. We see young Samuel laying on his bed, ears tingling at the message from God, wondering how he could ever tell Eli such a powerful word of judgment (, Opened the doors of the house of the LORD. Word— The word of prophecy, or the revelation of God's will to and by the prophets. (1) The scarcity of revelation in Israel. ” when the LORD spoke to them: Abraham (Genesis 22:1), Jacob (Genesis 46:2), Moses (Exodus 3:4), Isaiah (Isaiah 6:8), and Ananias (Acts 9:10). God reveals Himself by His word. Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for 1 Samuel 15:1-3 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources "UTTERLY DESTROY" 1SA 15:1 Samuel said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint you as king over his people Israel: now therefore listen unto the word of the LORD. : Presumably, this was one of Samuel’s duties as a servant at the tabernacle. 1. And Samuel was afraid to tell Eli the vision. This word to young Samuel was a word to confirm the previous message from God. The LORD revealed Himself… by the word of the LORD, . Reversal of human fortune: Hannah’s barrenness gave way to children (1 Samuel 1:1–28; 2:21); Samuel became prophet instead of Eli’s sons (2:12; 3:13); Saul rose to prominence though he was from a lowly tribe; and David was anointed king though he was the youngest son (16:1–13). Now the LORD came and stood and called as at other times, “Samuel! d. What is the thing that the LORD has said to you: Eli had an idea of what the message of God to Samuel was. Therefore, all Israel… knew that Samuel had been established as a prophet of the LORD, ii. Eli was admirable, because he was willing to be taught from an unexpected source, he wanted to hear the bad news of his condition, and he wanted to hear, : How hard it is to bring a message of judgment! Verses 1-10 To make way for the account of God’s revealing himself first to Samuel, we are here told, 1. (5-9) Samuel doesn’t recognize God’s voice. These were adult sons, no longer under Eli’s authority as they were when they were younger. (Romans 8:31). With a threat like God do so to you, and more also, Samuel was suitably motivated to tell Eli everything. And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel had been established as a prophet of the LORD. God do so to you, and more also, if you hide anything from me of all the things that He said to you.” Then Samuel told him everything, and hid nothing from him. While much beloved, Hannah was unable to conceive children, a fact that caused her great anguish. a. The Bible sometimes calls the ‘peace *offering’ (verse 15) the ‘fellowship’ or ‘friendship’ *offering. 1 Samuel: Bible Study and Commentary. Eli told Samuel to: Make himself available for God to speak (. The judgment is sealed.”, i. Because he loved him, &c. — Or rather, as Le Clerc renders it, so that each loved the other as his own soul. Whenever God is moving, He will reveal Himself by the word of the LORD. Add to my study list. 1 Samuel 18:3. With such a threatening prospect before him, his piety and meekness were wonderful. Is it something that happens only to a few, or is it part of our lives as Christians? This was probably the same *offering as in 1 Samuel chapters 1 … (also in 1 Samuel 2:11 and 2:18), just as Aaron and his sons did at their consecration as priests (Exodus 29:1) and just like Paul and Barnabas did before they were sent out as missionaries (Acts 13:1-2). b. So Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. And he said, “It, the LORD. (5-9) Samuel doesn't recognize God voice. This is a beautiful way to respond to God’s Word. The three successive calls addressed to the boy convinced Eli of the divine character of the speaker, and he therefore exhorted the child to give a reverential attention to the message. The boy Samuel ministered to the LORD: For the third time it is emphasized that Samuel ministered to the LORD (also in 1 Samuel 2:11 and 18), just as Aaron and his sons at their consecration as priests (Exodus 29:1) and just like Paul and Barnabas before being sent out as missionaries (Acts 13:1-2). The Lord Calls Samuel. The word of the Lord first revealed to Samuel. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. b. And he answered, “Here I am!”, His eyes had begun to grow so dim that he could not see. (2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. 3. 3. ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the Lord--The "temple" seems to have become the established designation of the tabernacle, and the time indicated was towards the morning twilight, as the lamps were extinguished at sunrise (see Leviticus 6:12 Leviticus 6:13 ). b. 1 Samuel 3:1-10 When God Speaks. 8 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israel’s leaders. Give Us a King! Yet, he had not yet given his heart to the LORD. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. And the word of the LORD was rare in those days; : For the third time it is emphasized that Samuel. Samuel, Saul and David. This was not a dream or a state of altered consciousness. But Samuel came to him as a “second chance,” and Eli did a better job of raising Samuel than he did with his sons by birth. 1. the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli--His ministry consisted, of course, of such duties in or about the sanctuary as were suited to his age, which is supposed now to have been about twelve years. 5-18. he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me--It is evident that his sleeping chamber was close to that of the aged high priest and that he was accustomed to be called during the night. This is pre… And it came to pass at that time, while Eli, lying down in his place, and when his eyes had begun to grow so dim that he could not see, and before the lamp of God went out in the tabernacle of the LORD where the ark of God, , and while Samuel was lying down, that the LORD called Samuel. : Eli gave Samuel wise counsel. It is also active in repentance, and in doing what one can to cultivate a godly sorrow. (19-21)1-10 The call which Divine grace designs shall be made effectual; will be repeated till it is so, till we come to the call. Samuel's Sons Disappoint (1 Samuel 8:1-3) The Israelites Ask For a King (1 Samuel 8:4-22) The Task of Choosing a King (1 Samuel 9-16) David's Rise to Power (1 Samuel 17-30) Abigail Defuses a Crisis Between David and Nabal (1 Samuel 25) The Golden Age of the Monarchy: 2 Samuel 1-24, 1 Kings 1-11, 1 Chronicles 13, 21-25 Do we ever come to a place where our sin cannot be, atoned for by sacrifice or offering forever. : Samuel was a godly and obedient boy, serving God wonderfully. : Eli had an idea of what the message of God to Samuel was. Verse 1. In other places in the Old Testament, tingling ears are signs of an especially severe judgment (2 Kings 21:12, Jeremiah 19:3). e. The iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be atoned for by sacrifice or offering forever: What a terrible judgment! And therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be atoned for by sacrifice or offering forever.”. 1. The LORD appeared again in Shiloh: When did the LORD first appear in Shiloh? EasyEnglish is a system of simple English designed by Wycliffe Associates (UK). In his personal character he seems to have been a good man, but his sons' conduct was flagrantly bad; and though his misfortunes claim our sympathy, it is impossible to approve or defend the weak and unfaithful course which, in the retributive justice of God, brought these adversities upon him. Only if we reject the sacrifice of Jesus for our sin. 1 Samuel 3 Matthew Henry's Commentary. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Bible Commentary 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; How industrious Samuel was in serving God, according as his place and capacity were : The child Samuel, though but a … Now the opportunity for repentance is past. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. While Samuel was laying down to sleep, that the LORD called Samuel. e. Speak, LORD: We must hear from God. 1. The Making of Israel’s First King (1 Samuel 9:1-11:13) 8. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. : This seems to have been audible and because it says the LORD. You can read about this *offering in Leviticus 3 and 7:11-21. That is all fine, but their voices mean nothing for eternity unless God speaks through them. A poem near the start of the book reveals the book's key themes: God’s opposition to the proud, exultation of the humble, faithfulness in spite of evil, and the promise of a messianic king. Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant hears.”. However old he was, God spoke to Samuel. IV. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. (10) Samuel responds just as Eli told him. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Let Him do what seems good to Him.”. ii. “The Lord sends him a word of threatening by a child; for God has many messengers.” (Spurgeon). a. a. Samuel lay down until morning: Of course, he didn’t sleep at all. Please do not hide it from me. Let Him do what seems good to Him. The preacher may speak, our parents may speak, our friends may speak, our teachers may speak, those on the radio or television may speak. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. It is generally wrong to do something dramatic in response to a single “inner voice” from the LORD. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Because there was no repentance God confirmed the word of judgment through Samuel. Then the LORD said to Samuel: “Behold, I will do something in Israel at which both ears of everyone who hears it will tingle. So Samuel lay down until morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. This commentary is very well written and it is a great tool for the interpretation process of studying Scripture. there was no open vision--no publicly recognized prophet whom the people could consult, and from whom they might learn the will of God. What does it mean to be called by God? (15-18) Samuel tells Eli the message from God. Samuel gets the call (I Samuel 3) 1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. 1 Samuel 3 – God Speaks to Samuel A. Samuel is unable to recognize God’s voice. 1 Samuel 3 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, Charles Haddon Spurgeon His age made him an ineffective leader for Israel. We should always submit to God’s rod of correction. There may be a few with hard hearts (like Jonah) who are happy to announce God’s judgment, but most people find it difficult. At this important time in Israel’s history, God raised up Samuel as a prophet. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. We should always submit to God’s rod of correction. (1) The scarcity of revelation in Israel. (1 Samuel 8:1-22) 7. God didn’t speak often, and when He did, it was a word of judgment. For I have told him that I will judge his house, in 1 Samuel 2:27-36, Eli already heard of the judgment to come. User Commentary: Hebrew OT - Transliteration - Holy Name KJV Shemuel A / 1 Samuel 3. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son!” And he answered, “Here I am.” And he said, “What, from me. i. Eli made it clear to Samuel he had the responsibility to bring the message even if it was bad news. we read of in the first two chapters of 1 Samuel is the word of judgment brought by the man of God against Eli. Login or Create an Account. The burden of [the Lord's message] was an extraordinary premonition of the judgments that impended over Eli's house; and the aged priest, having drawn the painful secret from the child, exclaimed, "It is the Lord; let him do what seemeth him good." Whether the office had been specially assigned him, or it arose from the interest inspired by the story of his birth, Eli kept him as his immediate attendant; and he resided not in the sanctuary, but in one of the tents or apartments around it, assigned for the accommodation of the priests and Levites, his being near to that of the high priest. Commentary for 1 Samuel 3 . We know He appeared to Samuel in 1 Samuel 3:10. 1. 1 Samuel 3:1-10 . Click on the different category headings to find out more. Title: The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, Volume 3: 1 Samuel–2 Kings (Revised Edition) Authors : Tremper Longman III , David E. Garland , Ronald F. Youngblood , Richard D. Patterson , Hermann Austel Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. ... 1 & 2 Samuel (Apollos Old Testament Commentary, Vol. ii. 2. Open vision— God did not impart his Mind by way of vision or revelation openly, or to any public person, to whom others might resort for satisfaction, though he might privately reveal himself to some pious persons for their particular direction. : Samuel was an obedient boy. All rights reserved. Samuel bridges the gap between the time of the judges, and the time of the monarchy when prophets (such as Nathan, Elijah, and Isaiah) influenced the nation. In other places in the Old Testament. See 1 Samuel 3:15.. a. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son!” And he answered, “Here I am.” And he said, “What is the word that the Lord spoke to you? The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Only if we reject the sacrifice of Jesus for our sin. In many areas, however, where application is needed, there is a great lack. 8) David G. Firth. God reveals Himself by His word. 1 Samuel 3:1-10.THE LORD APPEARS TO SAMUEL IN A VISION. Let none of his words fall to the ground: This means all of Samuel’s prophecies came to pass and were known to be true words from God. 2 Samuel 3 – Abner’s Defection and Murder A. Abner defects from Ishbosheth. Yet it is always the responsibility of God’s messenger to bring everything God says, not just the “easy” words. Before the lamp of God went out in the tabernacle of the LORD. A Bible Study in EasyEnglish (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of 1 Samuel. And Samuel was afraid to tell Eli the vision. : When did the LORD first appear in Shiloh? Because there was no repentance God confirmed the word of judgment through Samuel. : When speaking to us, God almost always confirms His word again and again. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. Now the opportunity for repentance is past. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Sermons Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. b. of the LORD, perhaps in the person of Jesus before Bethlehem. Then the LORD appeared again in Shiloh. “The child Samuel”: Samuel was no longer a child (2:21, 26). Such is the spirit of meek and unmurmuring submission in which we ought to receive the dispensations of God, however severe and afflictive. After a narrative on the Hannah’s unlikely pregnancy (1 Samuel 1) and her accompanying prayer (1 Samuel 2), 1 Samuel 3 describes the call narrative for the Israelite leader. The story is familiar to many of us. (11-18) Samuel established to be a prophet. You can also change some of your preferences. The Christian can know God is with them: : This means all of Samuel’s prophecies came to pass and were known to be true words from God. i. 1 Samuel 3:1-10 When God Speaks. The people gave *offerings to the *Lord. of b. : This is a way of saying “from northernmost Israel to southernmost Israel.” It is a similar idea as saying in the United States, “from New York to California.”. the word of the Lord was precious in those days--It was very rarely known to the Israelites; and in point of fact only two prophets are mentioned as having appeared during the whole administration of the judges ( Judges 4:4 , 6:8 ). Posted on Oct 18, 2002 by Beyond Today Editor Estimated reading time: 0 minutes. Let Him do what seems good to Him.”, at all. It is also active in repentance, and in doing what one can to cultivate a godly sorrow. You can check these in your browser security settings. Keith Simons. a. i. Eli made it clear to Samuel he had the responsibility to bring the message even if it was bad news. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Lectionary Commentary, 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Herbert R. Marbury, The African American Lectionary, 2009. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. THE LORD APPEARS TO SAMUEL IN A VISION. Probably, the judgment declared by the man of God in 1 Samuel 2:27-36 was a warning, inviting repentance. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. The ancient Jewish historian Josephus said Samuel was 12 years old. 3 The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. 1 Samuel 3:13. So Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. : This was true both spiritually and physically of Eli. He knew the wickedness of his sons: the man of God told him of it: he heard of it from all the people, 1 Samuel 2:23.And he knew he ought to punish it, and that he was guilty of great iniquity in not doing so. (2-5) David’s sons born in Hebron. Biblical Commentary 1 Samuel 3:1-21 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: First Samuel begins with an account of Hannah, the wife of Elkanah. i. 3 But his sons did not follow his waysThey turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice. : God will give young Samuel spectacular news. Yet it is always the responsibility of God’s messenger to bring, It is the LORD. ? 3:1-10 The call which Divine grace designs shall be made effectual; will be repeated till it is so, till we come to the call. c. From Dan to Beersheba: This is a way of saying “from northernmost Israel to southernmost Israel.” It is a similar idea as saying in the United States, “from New York to California.”. The Rise of Samuel and the Fall of Eli and Sons (1 Samuel 3:1-4:22) 5. Kindly, he took the initiative and asked Samuel, knowing it was difficult for the young man to tell him. CHAPTER 3. Samuel is among several others who also said, “. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. As Hebrews 10:26 says, if we reject the work of Jesus for us, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins. : We don’t know for certain how old Samuel was. The word of the LORD was rare in those days. [] 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah, and they served at Beersheba. And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel. are signs of an especially severe judgment (2 Kings 21:12, Jeremiah 19:3). (11-18) Samuel established to be a prophet. Now, in some undescribed way, the LORD appeared again. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. Eli is aged, both … Continue reading "Commentary on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]" 3. “In that day I will perform against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. 1-samuel 3:1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. God do so to you, and more also, if you hide anything from me of all the things that He said to you.” Then Samuel told him everything, and hid nothing from him. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. ii. A list of the best commentaries on 1/2 Samuel ranked by scholars, journal reviews, and site users. If you are looking to really observe the details of 1 and 2 Samuel and to see their significance, then this is the commentary … Then the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. 3. f. It is the LORD. 1. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. Both ears of everyone who hears it will tingle. For it cannot be supposed but that David loved Jonathan as well as Jonathan loved him. We know He appeared to Samuel in 1 Samuel 3:10. : Nothing compares to this, to have and to know you have the LORD with you. Samuel and the Sons of Belial (1 Samuel 2:11-36) 4. Proud member 1 There was a certain man of a Ramathaim-zophim of b the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, c an Ephrathite. We may request cookies to be set on your device. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. This word to young Samuel was a word to, For the iniquity which he knows, because his sons made themselves vile, : Eli knew of this iniquity from his own observation and from the reports of the people, but especially because God made it known by the message of the, : Eli’s responsibility to restrain his sons was not only or even mainly because he was their father. a. Samuel bridges the gap between the time of the judges, and the time of the monarchy when prophets (such as Nathan, Elijah, and Isaiah) influenced the nation. Humble himself before God and His word (Your servant hears). It isn’t that God does not know where we are, but it tells God and it reminds us we are simply before Him as servants, asking what He wants us to do. Renewing the Kingdom (1 Samuel 11:14-12:25) 9. But Samuel was so impressed by what he heard, he responded by saying, i. (19-21) Commentary on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (Read 1 Samuel 3:1-10) The call which Divine grace designs shall be made effectual; … Even children raised in a godly home must be converted by the Spirit of God. While Jewish historian Josephus suggested he was 12 years of age, he was probably a teenager at this time. But, in order to form a right estimate of Eli's language and conduct on this occasion, we must consider the overwhelming accumulation of judgments denounced against his person, his sons, his descendants--his altar, and nation. Opened the doors of the house of the LORD: Presumably, this was one of Samuel’s duties as a servant at the tabernacle. Let Him do what seems good to Him: It is hard to know if Eli’s response was godly or fatalistic. Eli knew them, for he may have received them, though not so frequently as is implied in the idea of an "open vision.". Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. : It is hard to know if Eli’s response was godly or fatalistic. Eli’s main responsibility to restrain his sons was as their “boss” because he was the high priest and his sons were priests under his supervision. ; for God has many messengers. ” ( Spurgeon ) a great lack it. 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