1 Samuel 3:9

New International Reader's Version

So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down. If someone calls out to you again, say, ‘Speak, Lord. I’m listening.’ ” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

Cross References

Psalm 85:8

I will listen to what God the Lord says. He promises peace to his faithful people. But they must not turn to foolish ways.

Psalm 85:9

I know he’s ready to save those who have respect for him. Then his glory can be seen in our land.

Exodus 20:19

They said to Moses, “Speak to us yourself. Then we’ll listen. But don’t let God speak to us. If he does, we’ll die.”

Isaiah 6:8

Then I heard the voice of the Lord. He said, “Who will I send? Who will go for us?” I said, “Here I am. Send me!”

Daniel 10:19

“Do not be afraid,” he said. “You are highly respected. May peace be with you! Be strong now. Be strong.” When he spoke to me, I became stronger. I said, “Speak, my master. You have given me strength.”

Acts 9:6

Now get up and go into the city. There you will be told what you must do.”

Joshua 5:14

“I am not on either side,” he replied. “I have come as the commander of the Lord’s army.” Then Joshua fell with his face to the ground. He asked the man, “What message does my Lord have for me?”

1 Samuel 3:10

The Lord came and stood there. He called out, just as he had done the other times. He said, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel replied, “Speak. I’m listening.”

1 Samuel 3:8

The Lord called out for the third time. He said, “Samuel!” Samuel got up and went to Eli. He said, “Here I am. You called out to me.” Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy.