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1 Samuel 2:10

1 Samuel 2:10
The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house,.... Of which see Sa1 1:19. This was after he had offered the sacrifices at the feast, worshipped the Lord, and Hannah had delivered her prayer or song of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He shall give strength ... - This is a most remarkable passage, containing a clear and distinct prophecy of the Kingdom and glory of the Christ of God. (Compare Luk 1:69-70).

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken - Those who contend with him, מריביו meribaiu, by sinning against his laws, opposing the progress of his word, or persecuting his people.

Shall judge the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Samuel 2:1-10

We have here Hannah's thanksgiving, dictated, not only by the spirit of prayer, but by the spirit of prophecy. Her petition for the mercy she desired we had before (Sa1 1:11), and here we have her…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The adversaries of theLord] Render,

Jehovah, they that strive with Him shall be broken to pieces:

against them in heaven let Him (or, He shall) thunder:

Jehovah shall judge the ends of the earth: