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## 1 Samuel 3:1-2 in Context (Verses 1–5 KJV)
 
 [1 ](/kjv/1-samuel/3/1) 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.
 
 [2 ](/kjv/1-samuel/3/2) And it came to pass at that time, when Eli *was* laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, *that* he could not see;
 
 [3 ](/kjv/1-samuel/3/3) And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God *was*, and Samuel was laid down *to sleep;*
 
 [4 ](/kjv/1-samuel/3/4) That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here *am* I.
 
 [5 ](/kjv/1-samuel/3/5) And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here *am* I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down.
 
[1 Samuel 2](/kjv/1-samuel/2) [1 Samuel 4](/kjv/1-samuel/4)

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