1 Samuel 3:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Samuel responding immediately and respectfully when his mentor Eli calls for him after God had spoken to Samuel during the night.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place after young Samuel had received his first prophetic message from God during the night, which contained harsh judgment against Eli's family because of his sons' wickedness. Eli, realizing that God had spoken to Samuel, now calls the boy to hear what God had revealed to him.

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