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;
Ver. 2. At that time.] Much about that time that the aforesaid prophet had spoken to Eli, 1Sa 2:27-36 or not long after. Clouds cluster against a storm. Or rather, At that time when the word of God was precious.
That he could not see.] Tηλαυγες, clearly, and far off. The Rabbins interpret it of the eyes of his mind also, as that he had lost the gift of prophecy: and do therefore note a special providence, that when one light failed, God set up another, viz., Samuel.