1)

It said above (2:18) that he served Hashem. Why was this repeated?

1.

Malbim: The Navi gives six reasons why Hashem chosen to give prophecy to Shmuel then. (a) He was constantly serving Hashem, and in front of (at a higher level than) Eli. 1 (b) Prophecy was rare, because people were not prepared for Ru'ach Hashem to take effect on them. There was Divine desire to bestow influence, and Shmuel was [most] prepared for it. (Refer to 3:2:1:2, 3:2:2:2, 3:2:3:1*, 3:3:3:2 for the other reasons.)


1

Malbim: This is why it does not say like above (2:11) "Es Pnei Eli."

2)

What is the meaning of "Hayah Yakar"?

1.

Rashi: It was withheld. This is like "Yekar Ru'ach Ish Tevunah" (Mishlei 17:23) - a man of understanding withholds words.

2.

Radak: There were not prophets.

3)

What is the meaning of "Ein Chazon Nifratz"?

1.

Rashi citing Targum Yonasan: It was not revealed (spread), like "u'Faratzta Yamah va'Kedmah" (Bereishis 28:14).

2.

Radak: Prophecy was fenced and sealed.

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