1 Samuel 3:8 cpdv — And the Lord continued, and he called to Samuel still a third time. And rising up, he went to Eli.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Lord continued, and he called to Samuel still a third time. And rising up, he went to Eli. "

— 1 Samuel 3:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 3 — Context

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And he ran to Eli, and he said, “Here I am. For you called me.” And he said: “I did not call. Return and sleep.” And he went away, and he slept.

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And again, the Lord continued to call to Samuel. And rising up, Samuel went to Eli, and he said: “Here I am. For you called me.” And he responded: “I did not call you, my son. Return and sleep.”

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Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord had not been revealed to him.

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And the Lord continued, and he called to Samuel still a third time. And rising up, he went to Eli.

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And he said: “Here I am. For you called me.” Then Eli understood that the Lord had called the boy. And he said to Samuel: “Go and sleep. And if he calls to you from now on, you will say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’ ” Therefore, Samuel went away, and he slept in his place.

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And the Lord came, and stood, and he called, just as he had called the other times, “Samuel, Samuel.” And Samuel said, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”

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And the Lord said to Samuel: “Behold, I am accomplishing a word in Israel. Whoever will hear about it, both his ears will ring.

1 Samuel 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 3:8 say?
1 Samuel 3:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Lord continued, and he called to Samuel still a third time. And rising up, he went to Eli. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 3:8 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 3:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 8.
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 3:8.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 3:8 in?
1 Samuel 3:8 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 3:8?
1 Samuel 3:8 reads (CPDV): “And the Lord continued, and he called to Samuel still a third time. And rising up, he went to Eli. ” 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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