““God Calls Samuel One night, Samuel lay resting in the tabernacle. The Lord called to him, “Samuel, Samuel.” “Here I am!” said Samuel, and ran to Eli’s room. “Did you call me?” “No,” Eli answered, “go back to bed, my son.” The same thing happened a second time. Samuel didn’t know God then, or God’s words. Then Samuel was called a third time. At last, Eli understood that the Lord was calling the boy. Eli then told Samuel how to answer. The Lord came and stood there calling as before. Samuel answered, “Speak Lord, your servant is listening.””
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