Eli called him, “Samuel, my boy!” “Yes, sir,” answered Samuel.
The angel of God spoke to me in the dream and said, ‘Jacob!’ ‘Yes,’ I answered.
Jacob said to Joseph, “I want you to go to Shechem, where your brothers are taking care of the flock.” Joseph answered, “I am ready.”
Then Boaz said to Ruth, “Let me give you some advice. Don't gather grain anywhere except in this field. Work with the women here;
and now you have him to lead you. As for me, I am old and gray, and my sons are with you. I have been your leader from my youth until now.
Samuel stayed in bed until morning; then he got up and opened the doors of the house of the Lord. He was afraid to tell Eli about the vision.
“What did the Lord tell you?” Eli asked. “Don't keep anything from me. God will punish you severely if you don't tell me everything he said.”