1 Samuel 3:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the LORD came and stood there, calling out as He had done before, 'Samuel, Samuel.' Then Samuel answered, 'Speak, for your servant is listening.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Samuel finally recognizing God's voice and responding with complete openness and readiness to listen.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Samuel's childhood while serving under the priest Eli at the tabernacle in Shiloh. God had been calling to Samuel three times, but the young boy didn't recognize it was God speaking until Eli instructed him how to respond. This was Samuel's first direct encounter with God's voice, marking the beginning of his prophetic ministry during a time when 'the word of the LORD was rare' in Israel.

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