Bible in Basic English
"And at that time, when Eli was resting in his place, (now his eyes were becoming clouded so that he was not able to see,)"
— 1 Samuel 3:2, Bible in Basic English
“And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place (now his eyes had begun to wax dim, so that he could not see), ”
Now the young Samuel was the servant of the Lord before Eli. In those days the Lord kept his word secret from men; there was no open vision.
And at that time, when Eli was resting in his place, (now his eyes were becoming clouded so that he was not able to see,)
And the light of God was still burning, while Samuel was sleeping in the Temple of the Lord where the ark of God was,
The voice of the Lord said Samuel's name; and he said, Here am I.
And running to Eli he said, Here am I, for you said my name. And Eli said, I did not say your name; go to your rest again. So he went back to his bed.