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1 Samuel 3:4 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" The LORD called Samuel. He said, “Here I am.” "

1 Samuel 3:4

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2 At that time, when Eli was laid down in his place (now his eyes had begun to grow dim, so that he could not see),

3 and God’s lamp hadn’t yet gone out, and Samuel had laid down in the LORD’s temple where God’s ark was,

4 The LORD called Samuel. He said, “Here I am.”

5 He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am; for you called me.” He said, “I didn’t call. Lie down again.” He went and lay down.

6 The LORD called yet again, “Samuel!” Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; for you called me.” He answered, “I didn’t call, my son. Lie down again.”

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1 Samuel 3:1

"The child Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. The LORD’s word was rare in those days. There were not many visions, then."

1 Samuel 3:2

"At that time, when Eli was laid down in his place (now his eyes had begun to grow dim, so that he could not see),"

1 Samuel 3:3

"and God’s lamp hadn’t yet gone out, and Samuel had laid down in the LORD’s temple where God’s ark was,"

1 Samuel 3:5

"He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am; for you called me.” He said, “I didn’t call. Lie down again.” He went and lay down."

1 Samuel 3:6

"The LORD called yet again, “Samuel!” Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; for you called me.” He answered, “I didn’t call, my son. Lie down again.”"

1 Samuel 3:7

"Now Samuel didn’t yet know the LORD, neither was the LORD’s word yet revealed to him."

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