Holy Scripture
1 Samuel 3:2
A church father on this verse
“6. For the boy Samuel is called by the Lord whenever the secrets of divine counsel are revealed to humble subjects, and they acquire by the merit of their humility the light of contemplation, which proud preachers lose as the recompense of their pride. But it should be noted that this is shown to have happened on a ce…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
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.
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In context
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.
— 1 Samuel 3:2 —
3And the lamp of God was burning before it was trimmed, and Samuel slept in the temple, where was the ark of God.
4And the Lord called, Samuel, Samuel; and he said, Behold, here am I.