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1 Samuel 2:32 Β· KJV

"And thou shalt see an enemy in my habitation, in all the wealth which God shall give Israel: and there shall not be an old man in thine house for ever."

King James Version

What does 1 Samuel 2:32 mean? β†’

Passage Context

30Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
31Behold, the days come, that I will cut off thine arm, and the arm of thy father's house, that there shall not be an old man in thine house.
32And thou shalt see an enemy in my habitation, in all the wealth which God shall give Israel: and there shall not be an old man in thine house for ever.
33And the man of thine, whom I shall not cut off from mine altar, shall be to consume thine eyes, and to grieve thine heart: and all the increase of thine house shall die in the flower of their age.
34And this shall be a sign unto thee, that shall come upon thy two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas; in one day they shall die both of them.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for me to face consequences for my actions?

2

How do I deal with the idea of divine judgment?

3

When have I seen justice served in a difficult situation?

Life Application

consequences

Reflect on your actions and their potential consequences. Strive to make choices that align with your values.

faith

Trust in God's justice, knowing that He holds everyone accountable for their actions.

Places in This Verse

Shiloh(Shiloh today)

Shiloh was a significant religious center in ancient Israel, housing the Tabernacle. It was a place of worship before the Temple was built in Jerusalem.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse foreshadows the judgment that will come upon Eli's house, which can be seen as a precursor to the ultimate judgment that Jesus speaks of regarding unfaithfulness.

See also: Hebrews 10:31

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