1 Samuel 3:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD personally, and the LORD had not yet spoken directly to him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse explains that young Samuel hadn't yet experienced a personal relationship with God or received direct messages from Him.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, Samuel was a young boy dedicated to serve in the tabernacle at Shiloh under the high priest Eli, during a time when the priesthood was corrupted by the misconduct of Eli's sons. This verse occurs as God prepares to speak directly to Samuel for the first time, marking the transition from the era of the judges to a new phase of prophetic revelation in Israel. It highlights Samuel's initial innocence and lack of personal experience with God's voice, despite his religious upbringing.

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Then Eli called out to Samuel and said, 'Samuel, my son.' And Samuel answered, 'Here I am.'

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