God Calls Young Samuel

A boy serving in the temple heard his name called in the night — it turned out to be God himself.

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What Happened

Young Samuel was sleeping in the temple when he heard someone calling his name. He ran to Eli three times before the old priest realized God was speaking to the boy. Samuel's first prophecy was a heavy one: God was going to judge Eli's entire household because of his sons' corruption.

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The Night God Called a Kid by Name

In the middle of the night, God calls a boy named Samuel — three times — and Samuel doesn't even know who's talking. When he finally listens, the message he receives is beautiful and terrible all at once. And it marks the beginning of a new era for Israel.

Key People

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Key Places

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