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1 Samuel 3:20

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Samuel 3:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And all Israel from Dan even to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of Jehovah.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And all Israel from Dan even to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of Jehovah.
1 Samuel 3:20 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Samuel 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17And he said, What is the thing that [Jehovah] hath spoken unto thee? I pray thee, hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide anything from me of all the things that he spake unto thee.
18And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is Jehovah: let him do what seemeth him good.
19And Samuel grew, and Jehovah was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.
20And all Israel from Dan even to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of Jehovah.
21And Jehovah appeared again in Shiloh; for Jehovah revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of Jehovah.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And all Israel, from Dan even unto Beersheba, etc.] That is, from the most northern border of the land of Israel, on which Dan lay, to the utmost border of it southward, where Beersheba was, the fame of Samuel for his piety, prudence, and prophecy, was spread abroad; so that all knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the Lord; or that he was faithful f77 to God and man, to be credited in what he said; and so a fit man to be a prophet of the Lord, being eminently qualified with gifts by him for that office; the Targum is, “that Samuel was faithful in the words of the prophecy of the Lord,” in relating them.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“From Dan ... - See Judges 20:1 note. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“From Dan, &c. - Thro' the whole Land, from the northern bound Dan, to the southern, Beersheba; which was the whole length of the Land. Next: 1 Kings (1 Samuel) Chapter 4”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“3:20 The whole nation, from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south, acknowledged that Samuel was God’s prophet. • confirmed as a prophet: The reliability of Samuel’s message (3:19) made it evident that God was speaking through him.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Dan: Jdg 20:1; Sa2 3:10, Sa2 17:11 established: or, faithful, Ti1 1:12 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 3:21”
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