Translations
Modern
He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down.
Traditional
And 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.
Literal
And he ran to Eli and said, “Behold, for you have called me.” And he said, “I did not call. Turn back, lie down.” And he went and lay down.
Latin
Et cucurrit ad Heli, et dixit: Ecce ego: vocasti enim me. Qui dixit: Non vocavi: revertere, et dormi. Et abiit, et dormivit.
Original
Hebrew
English
He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
People
Eli: High priest and judge of Israel at Shiloh
Glossary
Topics
Call: To Special Religious Duty: Samuel Christian Minister: Call of Prophets: God Communicated To by an Audible Voice Prophets: Inspiration of Samuel: His Vision Concerning the House of Eli Visions: Often Accompanied: An Audible Voice from Heaven Visions: To Samuel