1 Samuel 3:9
And he said: “Here I am. For you called me.” Then Eli understood that the Lord had called the boy. And he said to Samuel: “Go and sleep. And if he calls to you from now on, you will say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” Therefore, Samuel went away, and he slept in his place.
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In Context
8And the Lord continued, and he called to Samuel still a third time. And rising up, he went to Eli.
Cross References
Joshua 5:14And he responded: “Not at all. Instead, I am a prince of the host of the Lord, and now I have arrived.”
Psalms 85:9All the nations, which you have made, will draw near and adore in your presence, O Lord. And they will glorify your name.
Daniel 10:19And he said, “Fear not, O man of longing. May peace be with you. Take courage and be strong.” And when he spoke to me, I recovered, and I said, “Speak, my lord, for you have strengthened me.”
Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 3:2-11
The Call of Samuel. ( b. c. 1128.) 1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; 3 And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the Lord , where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep; 4 That the Lord called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I. 5 And he ran unto Eli, and said,… Read the whole commentary →