1 Samuel 2:35 Meaning and Explanation
“And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever.”
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Read Full Chapter →God promises to raise up a faithful priest who will serve according to his heart, with an enduring house, walking before his anointed forever.
What Does 1 Samuel 2:35 Mean?
After the judgment, God gives a word of hope. He will 'raise me up a faithful priest' who does according to his heart and mind, and will build for him a 'sure house' that endures. This priest will walk before God's 'anointed' forever.
Against the failure of Eli's house stands the promise of faithful, lasting priesthood. Where one trust was betrayed, God provides another that will not fail. The promise of one who perfectly does God's will, serving before his Anointed forever, finds its deepest fulfillment in Christ, the faithful and eternal priest. God's purposes are never thwarted by human failure; he always raises up the faithful to accomplish his will.
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What does 1 Samuel 2:35 mean?
God promises to raise up a faithful priest who will serve according to his heart, with an enduring house, walking before his anointed forever.