As we continue to look at the book of Samuel there are some further things I would like to point out in these first few chapters. To me it is very interesting to point out the similarities between Eli and Samuel. In both instances they followed the Lord and the directions of the Torah. While their children chose to become greedy with the gifts or the positions they were placed in.
In the case of the sons of Eli, their position was the care of the Priest Hood of the people, as I have pointed out last time this position was of great importance this position was to open the door for the Lord’s Blessing upon his people, but their greed was to take first for themselves then give to the Lord. Note same choice as Aaron’s son’s and the outcome was the same; the Lord put them to death. Because of the actions of Eli’s son God removed the Ark from the presents of the people of Israel for 7 months. For 20 years after the return of the Ark, it reminded in the care of the Levites and hidden from the people of Israel.
Take note that in 1 Samuel chapter 7:6 before the Lord would return his Presence to the House of Israel and allow the Ark and the Tabernacle to be restored first as a whole community all of Israel had to confess there sins before the Lord, at which time Samuel acted as chieftain of the Israelites at Mitzpah. It was at this time when the Lord returned his presence to the people and the Levites once again cared for the people’s sacrifices before the Lord, while Samuel seeking directions from the Lord sat in Judgment over Israel. One point to make clear here is the Lord showed Grace and Compassion to his people.
In Samuel’s case he placed his Son’s as Judges over the people to determine the truth based on the Laws of Torah, but their choice was greed in a manner of making decisions to suite those who would line their pockets with wealth. The outcome of this Choice was a revolt of the people seeking a King over all of Israel. Rejecting the Lord as their King!
At this point I would like to make some interesting points. All around Israel we see Kingdoms. Kingdoms that followed Gods that were tangible; ones made of Gold or such. Ones who could be seem or touched. What did this people have nothing but the King of The Universe for sure nothing tangible, yet were required to give their first fruits to Him and to a family that was to care for there spiritual needs before this non-tangible figure.
A good note here to consider is that from the time God brought this people from the Land of Egypt he had provide them one main Spiritual leader to guide them Moses Joshua, the Judges, Eli now Samuel, but this still didn’t satisfy the desires of these people, they wanted a more tangible form of Government, one that was more inline with the outside Society. It wasn’t enough to have the Torah and a group of 70 Elders with the guidance of the Lord upon the High Priest who over saw this Court. We needed one man to have that position.
The Lord Bless you and Protect you!
The Lord deal kindly and graciously with you!
The Lord bestow His favor upon you and grant you peace!
The Articles presented here are copy written by The Light In Christ Ministry in Sherman, TX.
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