And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.
And the LORD said to Samuel, 'Listen, I am about to do something in Israel that will be so shocking that everyone who hears about it will have their ears ring with amazement.'
God is warning Samuel that He's about to do something so dramatic and shocking in Israel that it will leave everyone stunned when they hear about it.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, Samuel was a young boy serving as a prophet in training under the high priest Eli at the tabernacle in Shiloh, during a time when Israel was led by judges rather than kings. God was displeased with Eli's sons, who were corrupt priests abusing their roles, and He chose to reveal His impending judgment on their household through Samuel. This verse specifically foretells a shocking event in Israel that would cause widespread astonishment and fear among the people.
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