1 Samuel 3:9

Modern English Version

Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down. And it will be, if He calls you, that you will say, ‘Speak, Lord, for Your servant listens.’ ” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

Cross References

Psalm 85:8

I will hear what God the Lord will say, for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints; but let them not turn back to folly.

Psalm 85:9

Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our land.

Exodus 20:19

They said to Moses, “You speak to us, and we will listen, but do not let God speak to us, lest we die.”

Isaiah 6:8

Also I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here I am. Send me.”

Daniel 10:19

He said, “O man, greatly beloved, do not fear. Peace be unto you. Be strong and courageous!” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”

Acts 9:6

Trembling and astonished, he said, “Lord, what will You have me do?” The Lord said to him, “Rise up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

Joshua 5:14

He said, “Neither, for I am the commander of the army of the Lord. Now I have come.” Then Joshua fell with his face to the ground and worshipped. Then he said, “What does my Lord wish to say to His servant?”

1 Samuel 3:10

The Lord came and stood, and He called as at other times, “Samuel, Samuel.” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for Your servant listens.”

1 Samuel 3:8

The Lord again called Samuel a third time. So he arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli understood that the Lord was calling to the boy.