²⁸ I now give the boy to the Lord. For as long as he lives, he is given to the Lord.”^(A) Then he^[a] worshiped the Lord there.^[b]

¹⁸ Samuel served in the Lord’s presence^(A)—this mere boy was dressed in the linen ephod.^(B)

Samuel’s Call

3 The boy Samuel served the Lord in Eli’s presence.^(A) In those days the word of the Lord was rare and prophetic visions were not widespread.^(B)