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1 Samuel 2:4

1 Samuel 2:4
The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The bows of the mighty men are broken,.... Hannah, from relating gracious experiences, and celebrating, the divine perfections of holiness, omniscience, and sovereignty, passes on to take notice of…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The bows of the mighty - The Targum considers the first verse as including a prophecy against the Philistines; the second verse, against Sennacherib and his army; the third, against Nebuchadnezzar and…

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

1 Samuel 2:4-5

This knowledge and justice apportion to all their due, and reverse conditions of life contrary to all expectation. Sennacherib's host is annihilated: Gideon's handful triumphs.