KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD continued to appear in Shiloh, because the LORD made himself known to Samuel in Shiloh through his word.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that God kept revealing himself to Samuel at Shiloh through speaking to him directly.
📚 Historical Context
Shiloh was the central worship location for Israel before the temple was built in Jerusalem, where the tabernacle and ark of the covenant were kept. Samuel was serving as a young prophet and judge during a time when 'the word of the LORD was rare' in Israel. This verse marks the beginning of a new era where God would regularly communicate through Samuel, establishing him as a major prophet.
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