1 Samuel 2:27-36
2:27 a Man of God is another name for a prophet (9:6 b; 1 Kgs 13:1 c; 2 Kgs 1:9 d).2:29 e By failing to stop his sons’ wickedness, Eli showed contempt for God’s sacrifices and offerings. Eli benefited from his sons’ activities, and God held Eli responsible for letting them continue.
2:30 f that your branch of the tribe of Levi would always be my priests: See Exod 29:9 g; Num 25:13 h. God would honor another of Aaron’s descendants (see study note on 2:35) and despise Eli’s family, removing them from the priesthood (2:31-35 i).
Summary for 1Sam 2:32-33: 2:32-33 j live out their days: In the Old Testament, a short life often expresses God’s disfavor, while long life represents God’s blessing (cp. Gen 15:15 k; 1 Kgs 3:14 l; Ps 91:16 m).
2:35 n a faithful priest: Zadok and his descendants later replaced Eli’s family in the priesthood (1 Kgs 2:26-27 o, 35 p).
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