1 Samuel 1:3

“And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there.”

"And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there." - 1 Samuel 1:3
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What does 1 Samuel 1:3 mean?

The Bible Verse 1 Samuel 1:3 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there." This verse sets the…

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The Annual Pilgrimage: A Journey of Faith and Sacrifice

In the book of 1 Samuel, we encounter a compelling glimpse into the life of a faithful man named Elkanah, whose annual pilgrimage to Shiloh serves as a powerful reminder of devotion and worship. The verse in King James Version states, "And this man went up out of his city yearly…

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A Prayer of Devotion and Sacrifice: Following the Example of Elkanah

Heavenly Father, loving and eternal God, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude, remembering the words of 1 Samuel 1:3: "And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh." Lord, we reflect on the act of…

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1 Samuel 1:3 - "And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there."
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1 Samuel 3:1
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1 Samuel 3:1 - "And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision."
1 Samuel 3:3 - "And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;"
1 Samuel 3:4 - "That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I."
1 Samuel 3:10 - "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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1 Samuel 3:21
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1 Samuel 3:16 - "Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I."
1 Samuel 13:3
1 Samuel 3:21
1 Samuel 3:15 - "¶ And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision."
1 Samuel 3:19 - "¶ And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground."
1 Samuel 3:21 - "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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1 Samuel 3:19-21
1 Samuel 5: 3-4
1 Samuel 3:20 - "And all Israel from Dan even to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD."
1 Samuel 3:7 - "Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him."
1 Samuel 3:21 Make Samuel a young adult before the people of Shiloh
1 Samuel 3:11 - "¶ And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle."
1 Samuel 3:21 Make Samuel a young man dressed as a prophet before the people of Shiloh
1 Samuel 31:3 - "And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers."
1 Samuel 3:18 - "And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good."