1 Samuel 3:7 · KJV

"Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him."

King James Version

Passage Context

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 the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.

⁷Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.

⁸And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.

⁹Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.

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Reflection Questions

How can I recognize God's voice in my life?

What does it mean to truly know the Lord?

When have I felt distant from God?

Life Application

spiritual growth

Engage in regular prayer and scripture reading to deepen your relationship with God.

mentorship

Seek out mentors who can guide you in your faith journey, just as Eli guided Samuel.

People in This Verse

SamuelOT

Samuel became a major prophet and leader in Israel, anointing the first two kings. His birth was a direct answer to Hannah's fervent prayers.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:20

Places in This Verse

Shiloh(Shiloh today)

Shiloh was a significant religious center in ancient Israel, housing the Tabernacle. It was a place of worship before the Temple was built in Jerusalem.

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