1 Samuel 3:19
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- Adam Clarke
- Keil-Delitzsch
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Samuel grew - Increased to manhood. The Lord was with him - Teaching him, and filling him with grace and holiness. None of his words fall - Whatever prediction he uttered, God fulfilled it; and his counsels were received as coming from the Lord.
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
Thus Samuel grew, and Jehovah was with him, and let none of his words fall to the ground, i.e., left no word unfulfilled which He spoke through Samuel. (On הפּיל, see Jos 21:45; Jos 23:14; Kg1 8:56.) By this all Israel from Dan to Beersheba (see at Jdg 20:1) perceived that Samuel was found trustworthy, or approved (see Num 12:7) as a prophet of Jehovah. And the Lord continued to appear at Shiloh; for He revealed himself there to Samuel "in the word of Jehovah," i.e., through a prophetic announcement of His word. These three verses form the transition from the call of Samuel to the following account of his prophetic labours in Israel. At the close of Sa1 3:21, the lxx have appended a general remark concerning Eli and his sons, which, regarded as a deduction from the context, answers no doubt to the paraphrastic treatment of our book in that version, but in a critical aspect is utterly worthless.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And Samuel grew,.... Not only in years and stature, but in grace and goodness, in wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, both with respect to things natural and spiritual, and in esteem, credit, and reputation among men: and the Lord was with him; he was not only in favour with men, but with God; and had fresh and repeated tokens of the grace and good will of God towards him; he indulged him with his presence, and assisted him in his service, and prospered and succeeded him in all things in which he was engaged. The Targum is,"the Word of the Lord was his help;''the essential Word of God, the Messiah: and did let none of his words fall to the ground (x); in allusion either to water that falls to the ground, and becomes useless, or to an arrow falling out of the bow, and to the ground, before it reaches the mark, and so unsuccessful (y); or to any weapon of war, sword or spear, falling out of the hand of the soldier, whereby he is disarmed and rendered unserviceable: and these words, according to Kimchi, and in which he is followed by Abarbinel, are to be understood, not only of the words which he spake by the Holy Ghost under a spirit of prophecy, and had their exact accomplishment; but his common words, which were spoken by weight and measure, as the last expresses it, and which were delivered out according to the rules of justice, probity, and truth; and so he failed not of performing that which he had said, or of doing what was right, whereby Israel knew he was fit, prepared, and designed to be a prophet of the Lord, as in the following verse; but it seems rather to have respect to the things predicted by him under a spirit of prophecy concerning Eli and his house, which soon began to be fulfilled. (x) , Pindar. Pythia, Ode 6. (y) Vid. Homer. Iliad. 17. ver. 633.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Samuel being thus brought acquainted with the visions of God, we have here an account of the further honour done him as a prophet. I. God did him honour. Having begun to favour him, he carried on and crowned his own work in him: Samuel grew, for the Lord was with him, Sa1 3:19. All our increase in wisdom and grace is owing to the presence of God with us; this is all in all to our growth. God honoured Samuel, 1. By further manifestations of himself to him. Samuel had faithfully delivered the message he was entrusted with, and therefore God employed him again in his service: The Lord revealed himself again to Samuel in Shiloh, Sa1 3:21. Note, God will graciously repeat his visits to those that receive them aright. 2. By fulfilling what he spoke by him: God did let none of his words fall to the ground, Sa1 3:19. Whatever Samuel said, as a prophet, it proved true, and was accomplished in its season. Probably there were some remarkable instances of the truth of Samuel's predictions that happened soon after, which confirmed those that were afterwards to be fulfilled, and gave general satisfaction as to his mission. God will confirm the word of his servants, and perform the counsel of his messengers (Isa 44:26), and will do what he hath said. II. Israel did him honour. They all knew and owned that Samuel was established to be a prophet, Sa1 3:20. 1. He grew famous; all that came up to Shiloh to worship took notice of him, and admired him, and talked of him when they returned home. Early piety will be the greatest honour of young people, and bring them, as much as any thing, and as soon, into reputation. Those that honour God he will honour. 2. He grew useful and very serviceable to his generation. He that began betimes to be good soon came to do good. His established commission from God, and established reputation with the people, gave him a great opportunity of shining as a light in Israel. When old Eli was rejected, young Samuel was established; for God will never leave himself without a witness nor his church without a guide.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
3:19 proved to be reliable: Samuel was an authentic prophet (3:20; see Deut 18:21-22).
1 Samuel 3:19
Samuel Shares the Vision
18So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”19And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.
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(1 Corinthians) ch.1:25-2:16
By Zac Poonen6.7K43:461SA 3:19JER 23:29MAT 12:36ACT 1:81CO 1:311CO 2:21CO 3:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not relying on human wisdom or cleverness when preaching the word of God. He highlights the need to speak about the things that God freely gives and not boast in our own abilities. The speaker also emphasizes the significance of the words that come out of our mouths, as Jesus said that we will be held accountable for every idle word spoken. He encourages preachers to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit and the proof of God's power in their words, rather than trying to impress people with their own abilities.
Cranbrook 1993 Imparting Truth to Hearts Not Just Minds (10-2-93 Am)
By George Warnock3.2K1:19:58Truth1SA 3:19In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking the truth from God rather than relying on various cults or books. He uses an analogy of a bank teller learning to identify counterfeit bills to illustrate the need for discernment in spiritual matters. The speaker then discusses the power of the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus, which surpasses the law of sin and death. He highlights the significance of Jesus' words as being spirit and life, and emphasizes that Jesus' main agenda was to do the will of God. The speaker concludes by expressing the belief that God will provide a clear witness of truth in the body of Christ based on the Word of God.
K-538 the Spirit of Elijah (1 of 2)
By Art Katz1.8K46:42Endtimes1SA 3:191KI 17:51KI 17:10MAT 6:33GAL 6:72TI 3:16JAS 1:22In this sermon, the speaker discusses the current state of society and civilization, highlighting the immorality, cultural decay, and economic crisis in America. He also mentions the escalating national debt and its detrimental impact on the economy. The speaker expresses concern over the increasing violence and lawlessness in Russia, particularly the rise of the Russian mafia. Throughout the sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for obedience to God and ponders how God prepared the prophet Elijah for his obedience without any indication in the Bible.
Prophecy in the Old Testament
By Zac Poonen1.5K57:37Prophecy1SA 3:191SA 9:6MAT 6:33ACT 2:17COL 4:62TI 2:15In this sermon, the preacher warns the audience about false prophets who are only interested in personal gain. He emphasizes the importance of being cautious and discerning when it comes to prophets who may be seeking money, sex, or power. The preacher highlights that this is not a new issue and references the Old Testament as evidence. He encourages the audience to rely on God's word for guidance and protection. Additionally, the preacher discusses the concept of giving gifts to prophets and challenges the idea that money is necessary to approach a prophet. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of prophesying in a way that speaks directly to people's hearts and encourages all believers to prophesy in their daily lives.
Samuel - His Early Life Ii
By Stephen Kaung8331:06:341SA 1:241SA 3:11SA 3:191SA 4:11SA 4:151SA 4:21In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with God. He uses the story of Samuel in the Bible to illustrate how God can speak to individuals and raise them up for His purposes. The preacher encourages the audience to seek God with all their hearts and be willing to receive training and discipline to become vessels for God's work. He emphasizes that serving God based on tradition or second-hand knowledge is not enough, and that true service comes from knowing God personally. The sermon concludes with a call to expect the Lord's return and to eagerly await the establishment of His kingdom.
Under Authority and Having Authority
By Zac Poonen6451:00:301SA 3:19AMO 5:13MAT 8:8LUK 10:19JHN 5:30JHN 17:2EPH 6:41TI 6:12This sermon emphasizes the importance of living under God's authority, focusing on leading others to eternal life. It highlights the need to prioritize obedience to God's will, humility, and serving others over seeking authority over people or Satan. The speaker stresses the significance of having authority to guide others towards eternal life, correcting, disciplining, and instructing in the ways of the Lord. The ultimate goal is to live without fear of Satan, trusting in God's authority and leading others to eternal life.
The Meaning of the Arm
By T. Austin-Sparks0LEV 16:161SA 3:19ISA 53:5MAT 8:17ACT 1:8ROM 8:17PHP 2:92TI 2:12HEB 1:3T. Austin-Sparks delves into the profound meaning of 'the Arm of the Lord', emphasizing the importance of seeking God's support, upholding, and strength in our lives and ministries. He challenges listeners to consider what it truly means to have the Lord's support and how it relates to the vindication of our actions, the abiding fruit of our lives, and the revealing of God's mighty Arm. Through an in-depth study of Isaiah 53, T. Austin-Sparks highlights the significance of the Cross in experiencing the Arm of the Lord, the production of spiritual fruit as a result of Christ's travail, and the essential role of vindicating God's Son in our service.
Word Alive
By E.A. Adeboye01SA 3:19E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the power of decreeing things in alignment with God's will, highlighting how God backs up the words of those who are close to Him and genuinely seek Him. Using examples from Samuel and Elijah, he illustrates how age or status is not a limitation when one is connected to God. Adeboye stresses the importance of being completely committed to God's will, becoming a bondservant to Jesus Christ, and issuing decrees based on God's Word with expectation of fulfillment.
Power With God Exemplified in Samuel
By T. Austin-Sparks0Personal Relationship with GodPower with God1SA 3:191SA 8:71SA 10:191SA 12:191SA 16:1PSA 99:6ISA 43:19JER 15:12CO 5:17GAL 1:15T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of Samuel's ministry as a representation of power with God, particularly in a time when the people of Israel were not aligned with God's original intentions. He draws parallels between Samuel's era and the present, highlighting the need for a new beginning and a personal relationship with God, free from the constraints of tradition. Sparks urges believers to seek firsthand knowledge of God, moving beyond secondhand beliefs, and to become sensitive to God's dissatisfaction with the current state of His people. He illustrates that true ministry arises from a burdened heart that resonates with God's desires, positioning believers as bridges for God's transition from the old to the new. Ultimately, Sparks calls for a commitment to a personal walk with God, which empowers believers to influence their surroundings according to His will.
Holiness Unto the Lord (2 Peter I: 21)
By Seth Rees0JOS 24:151SA 3:19JOB 1:1PRO 22:6ISA 6:8JER 1:51TH 5:23HEB 12:14JAS 5:162PE 1:21Seth Rees preaches about the importance of being holy men and women of God, drawing inspiration from the prophets of the Old Testament who communicated with God and wrote Scriptures as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. He emphasizes the noble character of the prophets who stood up against sin and corruption, like Moses breaking the throne of Pharaoh and Elijah rebuking idolatry. Rees encourages living a holy life, being examples to children and neighbors, and trusting in God's provision for holiness. He urges parents to pray for and dedicate their children to God, believing in the power of a holy life to bring about transformation and restoration.
Thoughts on 1 Samuel
By John Nelson Darby0Faithfulness vs. DisobedienceGod's Sovereignty1SA 2:101SA 3:191SA 8:71SA 10:11SA 15:231SA 17:451SA 24:61SA 30:61SA 31:6PSA 78:67John Nelson Darby reflects on the Book of 1 Samuel, emphasizing God's sovereignty and grace in the face of Israel's failures. He discusses how God provided Samuel as a prophet when the priesthood failed, and how the introduction of kingship marked a shift in Israel's relationship with God. The sermon highlights the contrast between Saul's disobedience and David's faithfulness, illustrating the consequences of rejecting God's authority. Darby notes that despite Israel's desolation, God's grace remains evident in His plans for David and the future of His people.
- Adam Clarke
- Keil-Delitzsch
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Samuel grew - Increased to manhood. The Lord was with him - Teaching him, and filling him with grace and holiness. None of his words fall - Whatever prediction he uttered, God fulfilled it; and his counsels were received as coming from the Lord.
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
Thus Samuel grew, and Jehovah was with him, and let none of his words fall to the ground, i.e., left no word unfulfilled which He spoke through Samuel. (On הפּיל, see Jos 21:45; Jos 23:14; Kg1 8:56.) By this all Israel from Dan to Beersheba (see at Jdg 20:1) perceived that Samuel was found trustworthy, or approved (see Num 12:7) as a prophet of Jehovah. And the Lord continued to appear at Shiloh; for He revealed himself there to Samuel "in the word of Jehovah," i.e., through a prophetic announcement of His word. These three verses form the transition from the call of Samuel to the following account of his prophetic labours in Israel. At the close of Sa1 3:21, the lxx have appended a general remark concerning Eli and his sons, which, regarded as a deduction from the context, answers no doubt to the paraphrastic treatment of our book in that version, but in a critical aspect is utterly worthless.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And Samuel grew,.... Not only in years and stature, but in grace and goodness, in wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, both with respect to things natural and spiritual, and in esteem, credit, and reputation among men: and the Lord was with him; he was not only in favour with men, but with God; and had fresh and repeated tokens of the grace and good will of God towards him; he indulged him with his presence, and assisted him in his service, and prospered and succeeded him in all things in which he was engaged. The Targum is,"the Word of the Lord was his help;''the essential Word of God, the Messiah: and did let none of his words fall to the ground (x); in allusion either to water that falls to the ground, and becomes useless, or to an arrow falling out of the bow, and to the ground, before it reaches the mark, and so unsuccessful (y); or to any weapon of war, sword or spear, falling out of the hand of the soldier, whereby he is disarmed and rendered unserviceable: and these words, according to Kimchi, and in which he is followed by Abarbinel, are to be understood, not only of the words which he spake by the Holy Ghost under a spirit of prophecy, and had their exact accomplishment; but his common words, which were spoken by weight and measure, as the last expresses it, and which were delivered out according to the rules of justice, probity, and truth; and so he failed not of performing that which he had said, or of doing what was right, whereby Israel knew he was fit, prepared, and designed to be a prophet of the Lord, as in the following verse; but it seems rather to have respect to the things predicted by him under a spirit of prophecy concerning Eli and his house, which soon began to be fulfilled. (x) , Pindar. Pythia, Ode 6. (y) Vid. Homer. Iliad. 17. ver. 633.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Samuel being thus brought acquainted with the visions of God, we have here an account of the further honour done him as a prophet. I. God did him honour. Having begun to favour him, he carried on and crowned his own work in him: Samuel grew, for the Lord was with him, Sa1 3:19. All our increase in wisdom and grace is owing to the presence of God with us; this is all in all to our growth. God honoured Samuel, 1. By further manifestations of himself to him. Samuel had faithfully delivered the message he was entrusted with, and therefore God employed him again in his service: The Lord revealed himself again to Samuel in Shiloh, Sa1 3:21. Note, God will graciously repeat his visits to those that receive them aright. 2. By fulfilling what he spoke by him: God did let none of his words fall to the ground, Sa1 3:19. Whatever Samuel said, as a prophet, it proved true, and was accomplished in its season. Probably there were some remarkable instances of the truth of Samuel's predictions that happened soon after, which confirmed those that were afterwards to be fulfilled, and gave general satisfaction as to his mission. God will confirm the word of his servants, and perform the counsel of his messengers (Isa 44:26), and will do what he hath said. II. Israel did him honour. They all knew and owned that Samuel was established to be a prophet, Sa1 3:20. 1. He grew famous; all that came up to Shiloh to worship took notice of him, and admired him, and talked of him when they returned home. Early piety will be the greatest honour of young people, and bring them, as much as any thing, and as soon, into reputation. Those that honour God he will honour. 2. He grew useful and very serviceable to his generation. He that began betimes to be good soon came to do good. His established commission from God, and established reputation with the people, gave him a great opportunity of shining as a light in Israel. When old Eli was rejected, young Samuel was established; for God will never leave himself without a witness nor his church without a guide.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
3:19 proved to be reliable: Samuel was an authentic prophet (3:20; see Deut 18:21-22).