1 Samuel 3:9

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

So he said, “Go back and lie down! If someone speaks to you again, answer, ‘I'm listening, Lord. What do you want me to do?’ ” Once again Samuel went back and lay down.

Cross References

Exodus 20:19

and said to Moses, “If you speak to us, we will listen. But don't let God speak to us, or we will die!”

Isaiah 6:8

After this, I heard the Lord ask, “Is there anyone I can send? Will someone speak for us?” “I'll go,” I answered. “Send me!”

Psalm 85:8

I will listen to you, Lord God, because you promise peace to those who are faithful and no longer foolish.

Acts 9:6

Now get up and go into the city, where you will be told what to do.”

1 Samuel 3:8

When the Lord called out his name for the third time, Samuel went to Eli again and said, “Here I am. What do you want?” Eli finally realized that it was the Lord who was speaking to Samuel.

1 Samuel 3:10

The Lord then stood beside Samuel and called out as he had done before, “Samuel! Samuel!” “I'm listening,” Samuel answered. “What do you want me to do?”

Joshua 5:14

“Neither,” he answered. “I am here because I am the commander of the Lord's army.” Joshua fell to his knees and bowed down to the ground. “I am your servant,” he said. “Tell me what to do.”

Psalm 85:9

You are ready to rescue everyone who worships you, so that you will live with us in all your glory.