John Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 3:16

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Then Eli called Samuel, etc.] Perceiving he was risen by the opening of the doors of the tabernacle, which he might hear; and observing he did not come to him as usual, to know whether he wanted anything, and being impatient to hear what was said to him of the Lord: and he said, Samuel, my son; called him by his name, and in a very tender and affectionate manner, the more to engage him to hasten to him, and thereby also putting him in mind of his filial duty to obey him: and he answered, here am I; ready to attend and perform any service enjoined him.

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