1 Samuel 3:16

Samuel Shares the Vision · 1 Samuel 3:15–21

Modern

…but Eli called to him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel.

Traditional

Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.

Literal

And Eli called Samuel, and said, “Samuel, my son.” And he answered, “Behold.”

Latin

Vocavit ergo Heli Samuelem, et dixit: Samuel fili mi? Qui respondens ait: Præsto sum.

Hebrew

English

…but Eli called to him and said, “Samuel, my son.” “Here I am,” answered Samuel.

Theme notes and profiles

Eli: High priest and judge of Israel at Shiloh Samuel: Prophet and last judge of Israel before the kings