For the third time in one night, Samuel came to Eli's bed and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Twice Eli, the priest, had told Samuel to go back to sleep, for he had not called. This time Eli paid attention. Though a word from God was rare in those days, perhaps God was calling Samuel.
Eli instructed Samuel, "“Go and lie down. If he calls you, say ‘Speak, LORD. Your servant is listening.’” (1 Samuel 3:9).
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