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1 | Where did Samuel sleep that night? | 1 Sam 3:3 | rns | 110276 | ||
In our study group we are trying to decide exactly where Samuel was sleeping. Some say in reading this that he was in the MOST HOLY place. Some say there is no way this could be. The NIV study bible notes say they were sleeping in cells within the tabernacle walls. However there is no reference to "sleeping quarters" in the Bible. Nor materials listed to include them. So what is the real answer? | ||||||
2 | Where did Samuel sleep that night? | 1 Sam 3:3 | kalos | 110278 | ||
If you find a "real" answer that conflicts with the NIV Study Bible note, let me know what it is. You write: 'However there is no reference to "sleeping quarters" in the Bible.' There are many facts about the cultural, language, historical and geographical background of the Bible that are not mentioned in the Bible. These are not doctrinal issues. That there is no reference to these facts in the Bible is not evidence that disproves them. |
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3 | Did GOD leave out tabernacle details? | 1 Sam 3:3 | rns | 110282 | ||
We have looked into the construction details for the tabernacle and were just not able to come up with the materials needed to add "rooms" to the blue prints. I know this seems like a minor point, But it is creating a lot of waves. Is there some one we could contact who might have looked into this in detail? I do not mean to be a pain, but I am a fairly new Christian and I am just trying to help resolve a age old question in our church. | ||||||
4 | Did GOD leave out tabernacle details? | 1 Sam 3:3 | Renovate Me | 110291 | ||
Hi rns, There is another excellent site at netbible.org where I found the following info, I hope it helps. As for creating waves, that is undesirable for a Christian, see Col 3:12, " Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; " I completely understand your eagerness to help solve this topic of curiosity among your church family members, but always remember it is unwise to speculate over non-essential details, because that will always leave an opening for an argument. Arguments are inspired by the enemy, not the Bible. May God anoint your studies, here is the additional commentary: The details provided for us in verses 2, 3, and 7 help us understand the setting in which the events of chapter 3 take place. Samuel is lying down in his appointed place inside the tabernacle, not that far from the Ark of the Covenant, which is inside the Holy of Holies. Eli is sleeping somewhere else, not too distant for Samuel to hear when he calls. As the author informs us, Eli’s eyesight has greatly deteriorated, so that his vision is seriously impaired (see also 4:15). With Eli’s age, weight, and visual limitations, he needs the help of a boy like Samuel. Samuel can bring Eli a drink of water or run other errands for him. It is only natural for Samuel to assume that a call late at night comes from his master, Eli. |
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