1 Samuel 3:8
“And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.”
1 Samuel 3:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose up and went to Heli.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Jehovah called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And Eli perceived that Jehovah had called the child.
- DARBYDarby
- And Jehovah called again the third time, Samuel! And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And Eli perceived that Jehovah was calling the boy.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Yahweh called Samuel again the third time. He arose and went to Eli, and said, Here I am; for you called me. Eli perceived that Yahweh had called the child.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Jehovah addeth to call Samuel the third time, and he riseth and goeth unto Eli, and saith, 'Here am I, for thou hast called for me;' and Eli understandeth that Jehovah is calling to the youth.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The Lord called Samuel a third time. Samuel got up and went to Eli, saying, "Here I am; you called me." Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy.
Context: 1 Samuel 3
6And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.
7Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.
8And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.
9Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
10And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.
About 1 Samuel 3: The Lord Calls Samuel
Samuel is called by God to be a prophet while he is serving in the temple. He initially mistakes God's voice for the voice of the priest Eli.
Commentary
1 Samuel 3 is a pivotal chapter in the book of 1 Samuel, as it marks the beginning of Samuel's prophetic ministry. In this chapter, we see God calling out to Samuel, who is still a young boy, and Samuel responding to God's call. This is a significant moment in the narrative, as it marks the beginning of Samuel's prophetic ministry.