1 Samuel 3:1

New American Bible - revised edition

During the time young Samuel was minister to the Lord under Eli, the word of the Lord was scarce and vision infrequent.

Cross References

Psalm 74:9

Even so we have seen no signs for us, there is no prophet any more, no one among us who knows for how long.

Proverbs 29:18

Without a vision the people lose restraint; but happy is the one who follows instruction.

Isaiah 13:12

I will make mortals more rare than pure gold, human beings, than the gold of Ophir.

Ezekiel 7:26

Disaster after disaster, rumor upon rumor. They keep seeking a vision from the prophet; instruction from the priest is missing, and counsel from the elders.

1 Samuel 2:11

When Elkanah returned home to Ramah, the child remained in the service of the Lord under the priest Eli. Wickedness of Eli’s Sons.

1 Samuel 2:18

Meanwhile the boy Samuel, wearing a linen ephod, was serving in the presence of the Lord.

1 Samuel 2:35

I will choose a faithful priest who shall do what I have in heart and mind. I will establish a lasting house for him and he shall serve in the presence of my anointed forever.

1 Samuel 2:36

Then whoever is left of your family will grovel before him for a piece of silver or a loaf of bread, saying: Please assign me a priestly function, that I may have a crust of bread to eat.”

1 Samuel 3:15

Samuel then slept until morning, when he got up early and opened the doors of the temple of the Lord. He was afraid to tell Eli the vision,

1 Samuel 3:21

The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh, manifesting himself to Samuel at Shiloh through his word. Samuel’s word spread throughout Israel.