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.”

"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 3:1
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What does 1 Samuel 3:1 mean?

The verse 1 Samuel 3:1 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "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." This verse serves as a starting point for the narrative of Samuel’s…

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Hearing God's Whisper in Silence

In 1 Samuel 3:1, we read, “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.” This verse introduces us to a pivotal moment in the life of a young boy who is destined for greatness, yet living…

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A Prayer for Divine Revelation and Servant Hearts

Heavenly Father, We come before You with grateful hearts, seeking Your presence and guidance as we delve into the depths of Your Word, particularly the precious passage found in 1 Samuel 3:1, which reminds us of the earnest devotion of young Samuel as he ministered unto You…

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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."
1 Samuel 12:3
1 Samuel 3:21
1 Samuel 3:21
1 Samuel 3:21
1 samuel 17:3
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."
1 Samuel 3:17-18
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."
1 Samuel 18:3 - "Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul."