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1 Samuel 3:4

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Samuel 3:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “that Jehovah called Samuel; and he said, Here am I.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

that Jehovah called Samuel; and he said, Here am I.
1 Samuel 3:4 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Samuel 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And the child Samuel ministered unto Jehovah before Eli. And the word of Jehovah was precious in those days; there was no frequent vision.
2And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place (now his eyes had begun to wax dim, so that he could not see),
3and the lamp of God was not yet gone out, and Samuel was laid down [to sleep], in the temple of Jehovah, where the ark of God was;
4that Jehovah called Samuel; and he said, Here am I.
5And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down.
6And Jehovah called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.
7Now Samuel did not yet know Jehovah, neither was the word of Jehovah yet revealed unto him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“That the Lord called Samuel, etc.] By a voice which came forth from the most holy place, from between the cherubim, the seat of the divine Majesty: and he answered, here am I; which was not intended to declare the place where he was, but to express his readiness and cheerfulness to do any thing that was required of him.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“called Samuel: Gen 22:1; Exo 3:4; Psa 99:6; Act 9:4; Co1 12:6-11, Co1 12:28; Gal 1:15, Gal 1:16 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 3:6”
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