So the LORDcalledSamuelagainfor the thirdtime.And he aroseand wentto Eliand said,"HereI am, for you calledme." Then Elidiscernedthat the LORDwas callingthe boy.
Now Samueldid not yetknowthe LORD,norhad the wordof the LORDyetbeen revealedto him.
And Elisaidto Samuel,"Goliedown,and it shall be ifHe callsyou, that you shall say,'Speak,LORD,for Your servantis listening.'"So Samuelwentand laydownin his place.
