Thematic Bible
1 Samuel 3:1 (show verse)
The boy Samuel served the Lord in Eli’s presence. In those days the word of the Lord was rare and prophetic visions were not widespread.
Eli » A judge and high priest
Prophets » The jews » Often left without, on account of sin
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Vision » A mode of revelation
Visions » Sometimes withheld for a long season
Young men » Examples of Godly young men » samuel
Prophets » The jews » Often left without, on account of sin
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Vision » A mode of revelation
Visions » Sometimes withheld for a long season
Young men » Examples of Godly young men » samuel
1 Samuel 3:2 (show verse)
One day Eli, whose eyesight was failing, was lying in his room.
Blindness » From old age
Eyes » Grows dim by age
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Dimness of vision, in
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Dimness of vision, in
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » Dimness of vision in old age
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
Eyes » Grows dim by age
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Dimness of vision, in
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Dimness of vision, in
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » Dimness of vision in old age
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
1 Samuel 3:3 (show verse)
Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the tabernacle of the Lord, where the ark of God was located.
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of God
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Place of
Ark of the covenant » Was called the » Ark of God
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Called the lamp of God
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Called the lamp of God
Church » Temple
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Tabernacle » Called the » Temple of the lord
Tabernacle » The one instituted by moses was called » Temple of the lord
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Place of
Ark of the covenant » Was called the » Ark of God
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Called the lamp of God
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Called the lamp of God
Church » Temple
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Tabernacle » Called the » Temple of the lord
Tabernacle » The one instituted by moses was called » Temple of the lord
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
1 Samuel 3:4 (show verse)
Then the Lord called Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.”
Call » To special religious duty » samuel
Prophets » God communicated to » By an audible voice
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Visions » Often accompanied by » An audible voice from heaven
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
Prophets » God communicated to » By an audible voice
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Visions » Often accompanied by » An audible voice from heaven
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
1 Samuel 3:5 (show verse)
He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.”
“I didn’t call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down.
“I didn’t call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down.
Call » To special religious duty » samuel
Prophets » God communicated to » By an audible voice
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Visions » Often accompanied by » An audible voice from heaven
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
Prophets » God communicated to » By an audible voice
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Visions » Often accompanied by » An audible voice from heaven
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
1 Samuel 3:6 (show verse)
Once again the Lord called, “Samuel!”
Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am; you called me.”
“I didn’t call, my son,” he replied. “Go back and lie down.”
Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am; you called me.”
“I didn’t call, my son,” he replied. “Go back and lie down.”
1 Samuel 3:7 (show verse)
Now Samuel had not yet experienced the Lord, because the word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him.
1 Samuel 3:8 (show verse)
Once again, for the third time, the Lord called Samuel. He got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am; you called me.”
Then Eli understood that the Lord was calling the boy.
Then Eli understood that the Lord was calling the boy.
1 Samuel 3:9 (show verse)
He told Samuel, “Go and lie down. If He calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
1 Samuel 3:10 (show verse)
The Lord came, stood there, and called as before, “Samuel, Samuel!”
Samuel responded, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.”
Samuel responded, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.”
1 Samuel 3:11 (show verse)
The Lord said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel that everyone who hears about it will shudder.
Eli » Indulgent to his corrupt sons
Hophni » Sin of
Lord's » Days » Doings, the
Prophets » God communicated to » By an audible voice
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
Wonderful » Works of God » Referred to as "the lord's doings"
Works of God » Referred to as "the lord's doings"
Hophni » Sin of
Lord's » Days » Doings, the
Prophets » God communicated to » By an audible voice
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
Wonderful » Works of God » Referred to as "the lord's doings"
Works of God » Referred to as "the lord's doings"
1 Samuel 3:12 (show verse)
On that day I will carry out against Eli everything I said about his family, from beginning to end.
1 Samuel 3:13 (show verse)
I told him that I am going to judge his family forever because of the iniquity he knows about: his sons are defiling the sanctuary, and he has not stopped them.
Children » Indulgence of » Eli
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Sons of eli
Eli » Indulgent to his corrupt sons
Eli » Characteristics of » Parental indulgence
Home » Parental indulgence » Eli
Hophni » Sin of
Parental indulgence » Eli
Parents » Indulgent » Eli
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Eli
Parents » Negligence of, sorely punished
Prophets » God communicated to » By an audible voice
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Sons of eli
Eli » Indulgent to his corrupt sons
Eli » Characteristics of » Parental indulgence
Home » Parental indulgence » Eli
Hophni » Sin of
Parental indulgence » Eli
Parents » Indulgent » Eli
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Eli
Parents » Negligence of, sorely punished
Prophets » God communicated to » By an audible voice
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
1 Samuel 3:14 (show verse)
Therefore, I have sworn to Eli’s family: The iniquity of Eli’s family will never be wiped out by either sacrifice or offering.”
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Sons of eli
Eli » Indulgent to his corrupt sons
Hophni » Sin of
Offerings » Many offences under the law, beyond the efficacy of
Parents » Indulgent » Eli
Prophets » God communicated to » By an audible voice
Reprobacy » Instances of » Eli's house
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Sin » Instances of unpardonable » Of eli's household
Unpardonable sin » Instances of » Eli's house
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
Eli » Indulgent to his corrupt sons
Hophni » Sin of
Offerings » Many offences under the law, beyond the efficacy of
Parents » Indulgent » Eli
Prophets » God communicated to » By an audible voice
Reprobacy » Instances of » Eli's house
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
Sin » Instances of unpardonable » Of eli's household
Unpardonable sin » Instances of » Eli's house
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To samuel
1 Samuel 3:15 (show verse)
Samuel lay down until the morning; then he opened the doors of the Lord’s house. He was afraid to tell Eli the vision,
1 Samuel 3:16 (show verse)
but Eli called him and said, “Samuel, my son.”
“Here I am,” answered Samuel.
“Here I am,” answered Samuel.
1 Samuel 3:17 (show verse)
“What was the message He gave you?” Eli asked. “Don’t hide it from me. May God punish you and do so severely if you hide anything from me that He told you.”
1 Samuel 3:18 (show verse)
So Samuel told him everything and did not hide anything from him. Eli responded, “He is the Lord. He will do what He thinks is good.”
Afflicted saints » Should be resigned
Afflictions » Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » Eli
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » Against his house were foretold
Eli » Characteristics of » Submission
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » Eli
Afflictions » Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » Eli
Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » Against his house were foretold
Eli » Characteristics of » Submission
samuel » Life summarized » Heard God's voice in boyhood
samuel » His vision concerning the house of eli
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » Eli
1 Samuel 3:19 (show verse)
Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and He fulfilled everything Samuel prophesied.
1 Samuel 3:20 (show verse)
All Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a confirmed prophet of the Lord.
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » samuel
Prophecy » They who uttered » Ordained by God
Prophets » Extraordinary » Specially raised up on occasions of emergency
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » samuel
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » samuel
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » samuel
samuel » A prophet of the israelites
Prophecy » They who uttered » Ordained by God
Prophets » Extraordinary » Specially raised up on occasions of emergency
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » samuel
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » samuel
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » samuel
samuel » A prophet of the israelites
1 Samuel 3:21 (show verse)
The Lord continued to appear in Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.
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