1 Samuel 3:3 The Call of Samuel

3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was.

Meaning of 1 Samuel 3:3

1 Samuel 3:3 subtly underscores the closeness to God's presence, symbolized by the ark, and the innocence of young Samuel. As he rests in the temple, it epitomizes a spiritually fertile moment, readying him to hear God's voice. It reflects a call to stay near to God, prepared for divine encounters.

Cross References for 1 Samuel 3:3

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