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Did you call me?” “I didn’t call you, my son,” Eli said. “Go back to bed.” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the LORD called again, “Samuel!” and Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Once again the LORD called, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “My son, I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the LORD called yet again, “Samuel!” So Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” He answered, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And the LORD called yet again, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son, go back and lie down.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> The LORD called yet again, &#8220Samuel!&#8221 So Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, &#8220Here I am, for you called me.&#8221 But he answered, &#8220I did not call, my son, lie down again.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the LORD called yet again, “Samuel!” So Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he answered, “I did not call, my son, lie down again.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Yahweh called yet again, “Samuel!” So Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he answered, “I did not call, my son; go back, lie down.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the LORD called yet again, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But Eli answered, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Once again the LORD called, “Samuel! ” Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am; you called me.” “I didn’t call, my son,” he replied. “Go back and lie down.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Once again the LORD called, &#8220Samuel!&#8221 Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, &#8220Here I am; you called me.&#8221 &#8220I didn&#8217t call, my son,&#8221 he replied. &#8220Go back and lie down.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jehovah called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Again the LORD called out Samuel's name. Samuel got up and went to Eli. "Here I am," he said. "What do you want?" Eli told him, "Son, I didn't call you. Go back to sleep." <a href="/erv/1_samuel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD called Samuel again. Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, "Here I am. You called me." "I didn't call [you], son," he responded. "Go back to bed." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the LORD again called out, "Samuel!" So Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, "Here I am! You called me." He said, "I didn't call you, my son. Go back and lie down." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Once again the LORD called, ?Samuel!? So Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, ?Here I am, for you have called me.? ?My son, I did not call,? Eli replied. ?Go back and lie down.? <a href="/net/1_samuel/3.htm">NET Bible</a> The LORD again called, "Samuel!" So Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But Eli said, "I didn't call you, my son. Go back and lie down." <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The LORD called yet again, "Samuel. Samuel." And he got up and went to Eli, and said, "Here I am; for you called me." He answered, "I did not call, my son; lie down again." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And 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. <a href="/web/1_samuel/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh 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.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And YHWH adds to call Samuel again, and Samuel rises and goes to Eli, and says, “Here I [am], for you have called for me”; and he says, “I have not called, my son, turn back, lie down.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah addeth to call again Samuel, and Samuel riseth and goeth unto Eli, and saith, 'Here am I, for thou hast called for me;' and he saith, 'I have not called, my son, turn back, lie down.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehovah will add yet to call Samuel. And Samuel will rise and go to Eli, and say, Behold me, for thou calledst to me. And he will say, I called not my son; turn back, lie down.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Lord called Samuel again. And Samuel arose and went to Heli, and said: Here am I: for thou calledst me. He answered: I did not call thee, my son: return and sleep. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And again, the Lord continued to call to Samuel. And rising up, Samuel went to Eli, and he said: “Here I am. For you called me.” And he responded: “I did not call you, my son. Return and sleep.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Again the LORD called Samuel, who rose and went to Eli. “Here I am,” he said. “You called me.” But he answered, “I did not call you, my son. Go back to sleep.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The LORD called again, “Samuel!” Samuel got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call, my son; lie down again.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the LORD called again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here I am; for you did call me. And he answered, I did not call, my son; go back and lie down. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And LORD JEHOVAH continued again to call Shemueil, and Shemueil stood and he went on to Eli and said: “Behold, here I am, for you called me!” And he said: “I did not call, my son! Go lie down!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And 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.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Lord called again, Samuel, Samuel: and he went to Heli the second time, and said, Behold here am I, for thou didst call me: and he said, I called thee not; return, go to sleep. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/3-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=779" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/3.htm">The LORD Calls Samuel</a> …5He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down. 6<a href="/hebrew/3254.htm" title="3254: way·yō·sep̄ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To add. A primitive root; to add or augment.">Once again</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qə·rō (V-Qal-Inf) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">called,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: šə·mū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">“Samuel!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: šə·mū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">So Samuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">got up,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5941.htm" title="5941: ‘ê·lî (N-proper-ms) -- A priest at Shiloh. From alah; lofty; Eli, an Israelite high-priest.">Eli,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">“Here I am,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qā·rā·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">you have called</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">me.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">“My son,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qā·rā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">call,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Eli replied.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šūḇ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">“Go back</a> <a href="/hebrew/7901.htm" title="7901: šə·ḵāḇ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To lie down. A primitive root; to lie down.">and lie down.”</a> 7Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/3-4.htm">1 Samuel 3:4-5</a> Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.” / He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down. <a href="/1_samuel/3-7.htm">1 Samuel 3:7-8</a> Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, because the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. / Once again, for the third time, the LORD called to Samuel. He got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” Then Eli realized that it was the LORD who was calling the boy. <a href="/1_samuel/2-18.htm">1 Samuel 2:18</a> Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod. <a href="/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26</a> And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man. <a href="/1_samuel/1-28.htm">1 Samuel 1:28</a> I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there. <a href="/1_kings/19-12.htm">1 Kings 19:12-13</a> After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. / When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” <a href="/genesis/46-2.htm">Genesis 46:2</a> And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. <a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a> When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. <a href="/judges/6-11.htm">Judges 6:11-12</a> Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites. / And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” <a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a> Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” <a href="/jeremiah/1-4.htm">Jeremiah 1:4-5</a> The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” <a href="/acts/9-4.htm">Acts 9:4-6</a> He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. / “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” <a href="/acts/10-13.htm">Acts 10:13-15</a> Then a voice said to him: “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!” / “No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” / The voice spoke to him a second time: “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” <a href="/acts/22-7.htm">Acts 22:7-10</a> I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ / ‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied. / My companions saw the light, but they could not understand the voice of the One speaking to me. ... <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13</a> When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for you did call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.<a href="/1_samuel/4-16.htm">1 Samuel 4:16</a> And the man said unto Eli, I am he that came out of the army, and I fled to day out of the army. And he said, What is there done, my son?<a href="/genesis/43-29.htm">Genesis 43:29</a> And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.<a href="/2_samuel/18-22.htm">2 Samuel 18:22</a> Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But howsoever, let me, I pray thee, also run after Cushi. And Joab said, Wherefore wilt thou run, my son, seeing that thou hast no tidings ready?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/11-14.htm">Addeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-5.htm">Eli</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-5.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-9.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-4.htm">Samuel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/3-8.htm">Addeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-8.htm">Eli</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-9.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-8.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-7.htm">Samuel</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 3</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/3-1.htm">How the word of the Lord was first revealed to Samuel</a> 11. <a href="/1_samuel/3-11.htm">God tells Samuel the destruction of Eli's house</a> 15. <a href="/1_samuel/3-15.htm">Samuel, though loath, tells Eli the vision</a> 19. <a href="/1_samuel/3-19.htm">Samuel grows in credit</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Once again the LORD called, “Samuel!” This phrase indicates the persistence of God in reaching out to Samuel, highlighting the importance of divine calling. In the biblical context, God often calls individuals multiple times to ensure they understand His message, as seen with Moses (Exodus 3) and Gideon (Judges 6). The repetition underscores the significance of Samuel's future role as a prophet. The use of Samuel's name signifies a personal relationship, as God knows His chosen ones intimately.So Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” Samuel's response demonstrates obedience and respect for Eli, his mentor. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, young apprentices served under priests to learn and assist in temple duties. Samuel's willingness to serve reflects his humility and readiness to learn. This interaction also foreshadows Samuel's future role as a servant leader in Israel, paralleling Christ's servanthood (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>).“My son, I did not call,” Eli replied. Eli's response shows his paternal relationship with Samuel, addressing him affectionately as "my son." This reflects the familial structure within the temple, where Eli acted as a father figure. Historically, Eli was the high priest, and his guidance was crucial for Samuel's spiritual development. Eli's inability to recognize God's call initially may symbolize the spiritual decline in Israel, contrasting with Samuel's rising prophetic role.“Go back and lie down.” Eli instructs Samuel to return to rest, indicating a lack of awareness of the divine encounter. This phrase suggests a period of waiting and preparation, as God often calls individuals during times of rest or solitude (e.g., Jacob's dream in <a href="/genesis/28.htm">Genesis 28</a>). The instruction to lie down can also symbolize a return to a state of receptivity, preparing Samuel for further divine communication. This moment of waiting is akin to the patience required in spiritual growth and discernment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a> A young boy serving in the temple under Eli's guidance. He is dedicated to the Lord by his mother, Hannah, and is being called by God for a special purpose. 2. <a href="/topical/e/eli.htm">Eli</a> The high priest and judge of Israel at the time. He is responsible for mentoring Samuel in the ways of the Lord. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The God of Israel, who is calling Samuel to be His prophet. This calling marks a significant moment in Samuel's life and in the history of Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The place where Samuel serves and where the Lord calls him. It is a central place of worship and spiritual activity in Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_calling_event.htm">The Calling Event</a> This is the second time God calls Samuel, indicating the persistence and patience of God in reaching out to those He chooses.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_persistent_call.htm">God's Persistent Call</a> God often calls us more than once, showing His patience and desire for us to respond to His voice. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_voice.htm">Recognizing God's Voice</a> Like Samuel, we may not always recognize God's voice at first. It is important to be attentive and seek guidance from spiritual mentors. <a href="/topical/m/mentorship_in_faith.htm">Mentorship in Faith</a> Eli's role highlights the importance of having spiritual mentors who can guide us in understanding and responding to God's call. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_availability.htm">Obedience and Availability</a> Samuel's willingness to respond, even when he did not fully understand, teaches us the importance of being available and obedient to God's call. <a href="/topical/g/god's_personal_relationship.htm">God's Personal Relationship</a> God's call to Samuel by name emphasizes His personal relationship with us. He knows us individually and calls us for specific purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 3</a> <a href="/q/how_did_samuel_lead_and_anoint_kings.htm">How did Samuel lead Israel and anoint its first kings?</a> <a href="/q/does_god_change_his_mind_or_not.htm">Does God change his mind? I Samuel 15:10-11, 15:35, and Genesis 6:6-7 suggest yes, while I Samuel 15:29 suggests no. How do these contradictions reconcile?</a> <a href="/q/1_samuel_3_7_-_how_did_samuel_know_god.htm">1 Samuel 3:7 - How could a child with no prior knowledge of God accurately identify and respond to a supernatural voice?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_confirm_moses_and_aaron's_roles.htm">Psalm 99:6 mentions Moses, Aaron, and Samuel; how can we confirm the historical existence and roles of Moses and Aaron, given limited archaeological evidence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/3-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Once again וַיֹּ֣סֶף (way·yō·sep̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3254.htm">Strong's 3254: </a> To add, augment the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel called, קְרֹ֣א (qə·rō) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read “Samuel!” שְׁמוּאֵל֒ (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel So Samuel שְׁמוּאֵל֙ (šə·mū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel got up, וַיָּ֤קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand went וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Eli, עֵלִ֔י (‘ê·lî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5941.htm">Strong's 5941: </a> Eli -- a priest at Shiloh and said, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Here I am, הִנְנִ֔י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> Lo! behold! for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction you have called קָרָ֖אתָ (qā·rā·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read me.” לִ֑י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> “My son, בְנִ֖י (ḇə·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son I did not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no call,” קָרָ֥אתִי (qā·rā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read Eli replied. וַיֹּ֛אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Go back שׁ֥וּב (šūḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again and lie down.” שְׁכָֽב׃ (šə·ḵāḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7901.htm">Strong's 7901: </a> To lie down <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/3-6.htm">1 Samuel 3:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/3-6.htm">1 Samuel 3:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/3-6.htm">1 Samuel 3:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/3-6.htm">1 Samuel 3:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/3-6.htm">1 Samuel 3:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/3-6.htm">1 Samuel 3:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/3-6.htm">1 Samuel 3:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/3-6.htm">1 Samuel 3:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/3-6.htm">1 Samuel 3:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/3-6.htm">1 Samuel 3:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-6.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 3:6 Yahweh called yet again Samuel (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/3-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 3:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 3:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/3-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 3:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 3:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>