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1 Samuel 3:20

1 Samuel 3:21 net — Then the LORD again appeared in Shiloh, for it was in Shiloh that the LORD had revealed himself to Samuel through a mes…

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"Then the LORD again appeared in Shiloh, for it was in Shiloh that the LORD had revealed himself to Samuel through a message from the LORD."

— 1 Samuel 3:21, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 3 — Context

18

So Samuel told him everything. He did not hold back anything from him. Eli said,“The LORD will do what he pleases.”

19

Samuel continued to grow, and the LORD was with him. None of his prophecies fell to the ground unfulfilled.

20

All Israel from Dan to Beer Sheba realized that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD.

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Then the LORD again appeared in Shiloh, for it was in Shiloh that the LORD had revealed himself to Samuel through a message from the LORD.

1 Samuel 3:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 3:21 say?
1 Samuel 3:21 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the LORD again appeared in Shiloh, for it was in Shiloh that the LORD had revealed himself to Samuel through a message from the LORD.”
Where is 1 Samuel 3:21 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 3:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 21.
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 3:21.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 3:21 in?
1 Samuel 3:21 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 3:21?
1 Samuel 3:21 reads (NET): “Then the LORD again appeared in Shiloh, for it was in Shiloh that the LORD had revealed himself to Samuel through a message from the LORD.” 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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