1 Samuel 3:1

Easy To Read Version

The boy Samuel served the Lord under Eli. At that time, the Lord did not speak directly to people very often. There were very few visions. [34]

Cross References

Psalm 74:9

We could not see any of our own signs. {\cf2\super [424]} \par There are no more prophets.\par No person knows what to do.\par

Proverbs 29:18

If a nation is not guided by God, then that nation will not have peace. But the nation that obeys God’s law will be happy.

Isaiah 13:12

There will be only a few people left. There will not be many, the same as gold is hard to find. And these people will be worth much more than pure gold.

1 Samuel 2:11

Elkanah {and his family} went home to Ramah. The boy stayed in Shiloh and served the Lord under Eli the priest.

1 Samuel 2:18

But Samuel served the Lord. Samuel was a helper who wore the linen ephod. [25]

1 Samuel 2:35

I will choose a faithful priest for myself. This priest will listen to me and do what I want. I will make this priest’s family strong. He will always serve before my chosen king. [33]

1 Samuel 2:36

Then all the people who are left in your family will come and bow down before this priest. They will beg for a little money or a piece of bread. They will say, “Please give me a job as priest so I can have some food to eat.”’”

1 Samuel 3:15

Samuel lay down in bed until the morning came. He got up early and opened the doors of the Lord’s house. Samuel was afraid to tell Eli about the vision. [38]