1 Samuel 3:1
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“Speak, God. I’m Ready to Listen”
1–33The boy Samuel was serving God under Eli’s direction. This was at a time when the revelation of God was rarely heard or seen.
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord in the presence of Eli. And the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
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.
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NLTNew Living Translation
Meanwhile, the boy Samuel served the Lord by assisting Eli. Now in those days messages from the Lord were very rare, and visions were quite uncommon.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Now the boy Samuel was serving Yahweh in the presence of Eli. The word of Yahweh was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision.
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