1 Samuel 2:18 web — But Samuel ministered before Yahweh, being a child, clothed with a linen ephod.

World English Bible

"But Samuel ministered before Yahweh, being a child, clothed with a linen ephod."

— 1 Samuel 2:18, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

15

Yes, before they burnt the fat, the priest's servant came, and said to the man who sacrificed, "Give meat to roast for the priest; for he will not accept boiled meat from you, but raw."

16

If the man said to him, "Let the fat be burned first, and then take as much as your soul desires;" then he would say, "No, but you shall give it to me now; and if not, I will take it by force."

17

The sin of the young men was very great before Yahweh; for the men despised the offering of Yahweh.

18

But Samuel ministered before Yahweh, being a child, clothed with a linen ephod.

19

Moreover his mother made him a little robe, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice.

20

Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, "Yahweh give you seed of this woman for the petition which was asked of Yahweh." They went to their own home.

21

Yahweh visited Hannah, and she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters. The child Samuel grew before Yahweh.

1 Samuel 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 2:18 say?
1 Samuel 2:18 in the World English Bible reads: “But Samuel ministered before Yahweh, being a child, clothed with a linen ephod.”
Where is 1 Samuel 2:18 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 2:18.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 2:18 in?
1 Samuel 2:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 2:18?
1 Samuel 2:18 reads (WEB): “But Samuel ministered before Yahweh, being a child, clothed with a linen ephod.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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