1 Samuel 2:27 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house? ”

1 Samuel 2:27 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

A man of God - See Judges 13:6 note. The sudden appearance of the only prophet of whom mention is made since Deborah, without name, or any notice of his country, is remarkable.
1 Samuel 2:27 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy (s) father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house? (s) That is, Aaron.
1 Samuel 2:27 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

A Prophet Foretells the Death of Eli's Sons, and the Expulsion of his Family from the Priesthood. Composed by the Deuteronomic Editor (see above, p. 273), to connect the misconduct of the sons of E...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

man of God : i.e.. prophet. See Deuteronomy 33:1 and App-49. Compare Judges 13:6 . Did. plainly... ? . I did indeed, with Septuagint, Aramaean, and Syriac. appear=reveal Myself. they . Aaron a...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house? There came a man of God -...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plai...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Hannah's Song of Thanksgiving. The Sin of Eli's Sons 1-10. The Song of Hannah. This beautiful poem has been well called the 'Magnificat of the Old Testament.' The song of the Virgin Mary ( Luke 1...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(11-36) The Service of the boy Samuel in the Sanctuary — The Dissolute Life of the Sons of Eli — The Doom of the House of Ithamar.
1 Samuel 2:27 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER IV. ELI'S HOUSE. 1 Samuel 2:11-36 . THE notices of little Samuel, that alternate in this passage with the sad accounts of Eli and his house, are like the green spots that vary the dull...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Penalty of Dishonoring God 1 Samuel 2:22-36 Eli was held responsible for the excesses of his sons. He was a mild and gentle old man. But there are times when mildness and gentleness are out...
1 Samuel 2:27 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

We have the record of the song of triumph sung by Hannah, in which she set forth the might and justice of Jehovah. Thus, in the dark and troublous times, Jehovah is seen acting toward deliverance, by...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(27) В¶ And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house? Observe with what...
1 Samuel 2:27 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And there came a man of God unto Eli ,.... A prophet, as the Targum; he had gifts and graces bestowed on him by the Lord, qualifying him for that office; he came from God, and spoke in his name, as...
1 Samuel 2:27 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house? Ver. 27. And there came...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

There came a man of God unto Eli That is, a prophet, sent from God to deliver the following message to him: Did I plainly appear Hebrew, Manifestly reveal myself unto the spouse of thy father...
1 Samuel 2:27 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The rejoicing prayer of Hannah is now uttered AFTER she has given up her child. The prayer of Mary, the mother of the Lord Jesus, reminds us of this one, though hers was spoken before he child was bo...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Eli and His House Threatened. B. C. 1128. 27 And there came a man of God unto Eli, and...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

A man of God, i.e. a prophet or preacher sent from God. See 1 Timothy 6:11 2 Timothy 3:17 2 Peter 1:21 . Who this was is not revealed by God, and therefore it is vain to inquire, and impossi...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

YHWH Sends A Man Of God To Pass His Verdict On Eli's House ( 1 Samuel 2:27-36 ). Scripture constantly reveals that God is never left without a witness. Always at special times of need a ‘man of Go...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 1 Samuel 2:27 . “A man of God.” A prophet, as in 1 Kings 13:1 , etc. “The only one mentioned since Deborah.” (Biblical Commentary.) “Thy Father.” “Eli was a...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 1-4 (with Judges 21:16-25 ) I. With all his virtues and natural advantages Eli had one great fault. He was a good man of the easy type; the kind of man who makes an admirable servant,...
1 Samuel 2:27 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 2:1 . Hannah said, my heart rejoiceth. This song is much admired: the lines form a constellation of appropriate beauties. The composition is perfect in its kind. The phrases are short, an...
1 Samuel 2:27 - The Biblical Illustrator

And there came a man of God unto Eli. Eli’s two messengers That was a terrible speech to make to an old man whose life was all behind him, who was now tottering on the last edge! Ministers of G...
1 Samuel 2:27 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THE DIVINE JUDGMENT UPON ELI AND HIS HOUSE ( 1 Samuel 2:27-9 ). 1 Samuel 2:27 There came a man of God. The title man of God is the usual appellation of a pro...
1 Samuel 2:27 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Prophecy Against Eli
1 Samuel 2:27 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 13:1 ; 1 Samuel 9:4 ; 1 Timothy 6:11 ; 2 Peter 1:21 ; Deuteronomy 33:1 ; Exodus 4:14 ; Exodus 4:27 ; Judges 13:6 ; Judges 6:8
1 Samuel 2:27 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Man of God — That is, a prophet sent from God.

1 Samuel 2:27 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 2:27 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Samuel 2:27 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 2:27 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Samuel 2:27 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 2:27 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 2:27 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 2:27 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Samuel 2:27 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Samuel 2:27 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Samuel 2:27 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 2:27 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Samuel 2:27 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Samuel 2:27 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Samuel 2:27 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 2:27 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 2:27 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 2:27 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 2:27 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 2:27 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Samuel 2:27 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 2:27 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 2:27 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Samuel 2:27 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Samuel 2:27 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Samuel 2:27 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 2:27 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes