1 Samuel 2:5 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.

They that were full have hired out themselves for bread х sªbee`iym (H7649)] - satisfied, having abundance.

They that were hungry ceased - i:e., to hunger.

The barren hath born seven - i:e., many children.

1 Samuel 2:5

5 They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.