The child Samuel tells the priest Eli of the fate God has in store for him. Engraving by H. Moses, 1829, after J.S. Copley.

  • Copley, John Singleton, 1737-1815.
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1829
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18532i
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Bible, 1 Samuel 3: 18. Eli is surrounded by incense and priestly attributes. He is one of the last of the age of judges and has fallen into sin along with his family. The child Samuel tells him of the full severity of his fate at the hands of God

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London : Society for promoting Christian knowledge, 1829.

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1 print : line engraving ; image 19 x 13.6 cm

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Samuel telling his vision to Eli. 1 Samuel C.3. v. 18. Painted by J.S. Copley R.A. Engraved by H. Moses

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Wellcome Collection 18532i

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