1 Samuel 2:27 Meaning and Explanation
“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?”
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Read Full Chapter →A prophet comes to Eli with a word from the Lord, reminding him how God revealed himself to his priestly ancestors in Egypt.
What Does 1 Samuel 2:27 Mean?
An unnamed 'man of God,' a prophet, comes to Eli bearing the Lord's word. He begins by recalling God's grace: did the Lord not plainly reveal himself to Eli's priestly ancestors back in Egypt, in the days of bondage under Pharaoh?
The message opens with remembered kindness. Before any rebuke, God recounts how he chose and revealed himself to this family. This is the pattern of God's dealings: he establishes his case on the foundation of his own faithfulness. The greatness of the privilege Eli's house received will make the coming charge all the weightier. Much had been given, and much would therefore be required.
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What does 1 Samuel 2:27 mean?
A prophet comes to Eli with a word from the Lord, reminding him how God revealed himself to his priestly ancestors in Egypt.