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Chapter 3
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1 Samuel 3:16

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Berean Standard Bible

but Eli called to him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he said, Here am I.

Bible in Basic English

Then Eli said, Samuel, my son. And Samuel answering said, Here am I.

Free Bible Version

But Eli called him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “I'm here,” Samuel answered.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.

Translation for Translators

But Eli called him and said, “Samuel, my son!” Samuel answered, “I am here!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son.” Samuel said, “Here I am.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.

World English Bible

Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son!” He said, “Here I am.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Eli calleth Samuel, and saith, 'Samuel, my son;' and he saith, 'Here [am] I.'

Context

Samuel Shares the Vision

¹⁵Samuel lay down until the morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. He was afraid to tell Eli the vision, ¹⁶but Eli called to him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel.

Summary

In this verse, Eli the priest calls out to Samuel, who had heard the voice of the Lord during the night. Eli instructs Samuel to respond to the voice by saying, 'Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.' This moment marks the beginning of Samuel's prophetic ministry, as he learns to listen and obey the voice of God. It also highlights the importance of being attentive and receptive to God's word, demonstrating a humble and willing heart to serve Him.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

When Samuel was called by Eli and asked concerning the divine revelation that he had received, he told him all the words, without concealing anything; whereupon Eli bowed in quiet resignation to the purpose of God: "It is the Lord; let Him do what seemeth Him good." Samuel's communication, however, simply confirmed to the aged Eli what God had already made known to him through a prophet, But his reply proves that, with all his weakness and criminal indulgence towards his wicked sons, Eli was thoroughly devoted to the Lord in his heart. And Samuel, on the other hand, through his unreserved and candid communication of the terribly solemn word of God with regard to the man, whom he certainly venerated with filial affection, not only as high priest, but also as his own parental guardian, proved himself to be a man possessing the courage and the power to proclaim the word of the Lord without fear to the people of Israel.

1 Samuel 3:16

Samuel Shares the Vision

¹⁵Samuel lay down until the morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. He was afraid to tell Eli the vision, ¹⁶but Eli called to him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel.

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Berean Standard Bible

but Eli called to him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he said, Here am I.

Bible in Basic English

Then Eli said, Samuel, my son. And Samuel answering said, Here am I.

Free Bible Version

But Eli called him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “I'm here,” Samuel answered.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.

Translation for Translators

But Eli called him and said, “Samuel, my son!” Samuel answered, “I am here!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son.” Samuel said, “Here I am.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.

World English Bible

Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son!” He said, “Here I am.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Eli calleth Samuel, and saith, 'Samuel, my son;' and he saith, 'Here [am] I.'