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ELI AIDS SAMUEL IN RESPONDING TO GOD’S VOICE 

God speaks to Samuel, but Samuel is confused and does not recognize God’s voice.

Eli helps prepare Samuel with how to respond, instructing him to say “Speak Lord, for your servant hears.” Samuel does as Eli instructs and God speaks to him.

God tells Samuel that he will punish Eli’s sons for blaspheming God. Samuel shares this somber news with Eli, and Eli responds with humility and trust, saying “It is the Lord, let Him do what seems good to Him.”

As Samuel grows up, God continues to establish him as a prophet among Israel.