1 Samuel 2:28 Meaning and Explanation
“And did I choose him out of all the tribes of Israel to be my priest, to offer upon mine altar, to burn incense, to wear an ephod before me? and did I give unto the house of thy father all the offerings made by fire of the children of Israel?”
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Read Full Chapter →The prophet recounts how God chose Eli's family for the priesthood and granted them the offerings of Israel.
What Does 1 Samuel 2:28 Mean?
The man of God continues recalling God's generosity. The Lord chose this family 'out of all the tribes of Israel' for the high honor of the priesthood, to serve at his altar, burn incense, and wear the ephod, and gave them a share in all the people's offerings.
Every privilege named here was a gift of God's choosing, not a right earned. The priesthood, the altar service, the sacred offerings, all flowed from his grace. By rehearsing these, the prophet shows how much Eli's house had received from God's hand. Privilege is always a trust, and the greater the gift, the greater the responsibility to honor the Giver who bestowed it.
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What does 1 Samuel 2:28 mean?
The prophet recounts how God chose Eli's family for the priesthood and granted them the offerings of Israel.