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Who Was Samuel?
In short
Samuel was the last of Israel's judges and a great prophet who first heard God's voice as a boy serving in the temple, answering, 'And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.'
He anointed Israel's first two kings, Saul and David, and led the nation faithfully through a pivotal time.
“And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.”
1 Samuel 3:10 · King James Version (public domain)
Samuel at a glance
| Name | Samuel |
|---|---|
| Where to read about them | 1 & 2 Samuel |
| Key passage on this page | 1 Samuel 3:10 |
| Passages linked to that verse | 1 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Questions people ask
Where can I read about Samuel in the Bible?
Samuel appears in 1 & 2 Samuel. Start with the key passage on this page, then read the whole chapter around it.
What other passages sit beside 1 Samuel 3:10?
Readers most often set it next to 1 Samuel 3:8.
Why does Samuel matter to Christians today?
Because the story of Samuel is told to point to Christ and to teach us to love one another. Read it as part of the one story of Scripture, not as a stand-alone biography.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Samuel, before any of us arrive. We bring you Samuel, 1 & 2 Samuel. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read the key passage, 1 Samuel 3:10, aloud once today.
- Write one sentence about what Samuel's story says about God, not only about Samuel.
- Tell one person what you noticed, and ask what Bible story has stayed with them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read the story of Samuel
You can read the story of Samuel in 1 & 2 Samuel on The Living Bread, free, with audio, and with Simon to answer your questions along the way.
