So Samuellaydownuntilmorning.Then he openedthe doorsof the houseof the LORD.But Samuelwas afraidto tellthe visionto Eli.
Berechiahand Elkanahwere gatekeepersfor the ark.
"Ohthat there were one among you who would shutthe gates,that you might not uselesslykindle[fire on] My altar!I am not pleasedwith you," saysthe LORDof hosts,"norwill I acceptan offeringfrom you.
He said,"HearnowMy words:Ifthere is a prophetamong you, I, the LORD,shall makeMyself knownto him in a vision.I shall speakwith him in a dream.
Then Hannahroseaftereatingand drinkingin Shiloh.Now Elithe priestwas sittingon the seatby the doorpostof the templeof the LORD.
Then the LORDcameand stoodand calledas at othertimes,"Samuel!Samuel!"And Samuelsaid,"Speak,for Your servantis listening."
Then ElicalledSamueland said,"Samuel,my son."And he said,"HereI am."