I Samuel 2:7
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The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.
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In this chapter we have, I. Hannah's song of thanksgiving to God for his favour to her in giving her Samuel (Sa1 2:1-10). II. Their return to their family, with Eli's blessing (Sa1 2:11, Sa1 2:20). The increase of their family (Sa1 2:21). Samuel's growth and improvement (Sa1 2:11, Sa1 2:18, Sa1 2:21, Sa1 2:26), and the care Hannah took to clothe him (Sa1 2:19). III. The great wickedness of Eli's sons (Sa1 2:12-17, Sa1 2:22). IV. The over-mild reproof that Eli gave them for it (Sa1 2:23-25). V. The justly dreadful message God sent him by a prophet, threatening the ruin of his family for the wickedness of his sons (Sa1 2:27-36).
Open source ↗2:7-8 Cp. Ps 113:7-9.
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but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.
He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”
For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted— it will be humbled—
because of Your indignation and wrath, for You have picked me up and cast me aside.