Holy Scripture
1 Samuel 3:1
A church father on this verse
“1. Moreover, it is shown that he repeated in this passage what is mentioned above concerning the chosen boy, where it says: "But the boy Samuel was a minister in the sight of the Lord before the face of Eli." For to minister to the Lord before Eli is the same as to be the Lord's minister before the face of Eli. And be…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
1And the child Samuel ministered to the Lord before Eli the priest: and the word of the Lord was precious in those days, there was no distinct vision.
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In context
— 1 Samuel 3:1 —
2And it came to pass at that time that Eli was sleeping in his place; and his eyes began to fail, and could not see.
3And the lamp of God was burning before it was trimmed, and Samuel slept in the temple, where was the ark of God.