1 Samuel 3:1
American King James And the child Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision.
American Standard Version And the child Samuel ministered unto Jehovah before Eli. And the word of Jehovah was precious in those days; there was no frequent vision.
King James 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.
World English Bible The child Samuel ministered to Yahweh before Eli. Yahweh’s word was rare in those days. There were not many visions, then.
1 Samuel 3:2
American King James 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;
American Standard Version 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),
King James 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;
World English Bible At that time, when Eli was laid down in his place (now his eyes had begun to grow dim, so that he could not see),
1 Samuel 3:3
American King James 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;
American Standard Version and the lamp of God was not yet gone out, and Samuel was laid down `to sleep', in the temple of Jehovah, where the ark of God was;
King James 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;
World English Bible and God’s lamp hadn’t yet gone out, and Samuel had laid down in Yahweh’s temple where God’s ark was,
1 Samuel 3:4
American King James That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.
American Standard Version that Jehovah called Samuel; and he said, Here am I.
King James That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.
World English Bible Yahweh called Samuel. He said, “Here I am.”
1 Samuel 3:5
American King James And he ran to Eli, and said, Here am I; for you called me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am; for you called me.” He said, “I didn’t call. Lie down again.” He went and lay down.
1 Samuel 3:6
American King James And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for you did call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.
American Standard Version And Jehovah called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.
King James And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.
World English Bible Yahweh called yet again, “Samuel!” Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; for you called me.” He answered, “I didn’t call, my son. Lie down again.”
1 Samuel 3:7
American King James Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed to him.
American Standard Version Now Samuel did not yet know Jehovah, neither was the word of Jehovah yet revealed unto him.
King James Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.
World English Bible Now Samuel didn’t yet know Yahweh, neither was Yahweh’s word yet revealed to him.
1 Samuel 3:8
American King James And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for you did call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.
American Standard Version And Jehovah called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And Eli perceived that Jehovah had called the child.
King James And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.
World English Bible Yahweh called Samuel again the third time. He arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; for you called me.” Eli perceived that Yahweh had called the child.
1 Samuel 3:9
American King James Therefore Eli said to Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call you, that you shall say, Speak, LORD; for your servant hears. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
American Standard Version Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, Jehovah; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
King James Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
World English Bible Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down. It shall be, if he calls you, that you shall say, ‘Speak, Yahweh; for your servant hears.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
1 Samuel 3:10
American King James And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for your servant hears.
American Standard Version And Jehovah came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel said, Speak; for thy servant heareth.
King James And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.
World English Bible Yahweh came, and stood, and called as at other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak; for your servant hears.”
1 Samuel 3:11
American King James And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that hears it shall tingle.
American Standard Version And Jehovah said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.
King James And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.
World English Bible Yahweh said to Samuel, “Behold, I will do a thing in Israel at which both the ears of everyone who hears it will tingle.
1 Samuel 3:12
American King James In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end.
American Standard Version In that day I will perform against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from the beginning even unto the end.
King James In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end.
World English Bible In that day I will perform against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from the beginning even to the end.
1 Samuel 3:13
American King James For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knows; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.
American Standard Version For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever, for the iniquity which he knew, because his sons did bring a curse upon themselves, and he restrained them not.
King James For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.
World English Bible For I have told him that I will judge his house forever for the iniquity which he knew, because his sons brought a curse on themselves, and he didn’t restrain them.
1 Samuel 3:14
American King James And therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.
American Standard Version And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be expiated with sacrifice nor offering for ever.
King James And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.
World English Bible Therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be removed with sacrifice or offering forever.”
1 Samuel 3:15
American King James And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to show Eli the vision.
American Standard Version And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of Jehovah. And Samuel feared to show Eli the vision.
King James And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to show Eli the vision.
World English Bible Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of Yahweh’s house. Samuel was afraid to show Eli the vision.
1 Samuel 3:16
American King James Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.
American Standard Version Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he said, Here am I.
King James Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered, Here am I.
World English Bible Then Eli called Samuel and said, “Samuel, my son!” He said, “Here I am.”
1 Samuel 3:17
American King James And he said, What is the thing that the LORD has said to you? I pray you hide it not from me: God do so to you, and more also, if you hide any thing from me of all the things that he said to you.
American Standard Version And he said, What is the thing that `Jehovah' hath spoken unto thee? I pray thee, hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide anything from me of all the things that he spake unto thee.
King James And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee.
World English Bible He said, “What is the thing that he has spoken to you? Please don’t hide it from me. God do so to you, and more also, if you hide anything from me of all the things that he spoke to you.”
1 Samuel 3:18
American King James And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seems him good.
American Standard Version And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is Jehovah: let him do what seemeth him good.
King James And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the LORD: let him do what seemeth him good.
World English Bible Samuel told him every bit, and hid nothing from him. He said, “It is Yahweh. Let him do what seems good to him.”
1 Samuel 3:19
American King James And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.
American Standard Version And Samuel grew, and Jehovah was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.
King James And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.
World English Bible Samuel grew, and Yahweh was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground.
1 Samuel 3:20
American King James And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD.
American Standard Version And all Israel from Dan even to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of Jehovah.
King James And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD.
World English Bible All Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of Yahweh.
1 Samuel 3:21
American King James And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.
American Standard Version And Jehovah appeared again in Shiloh; for Jehovah revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of Jehovah.
King James And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.
World English Bible Yahweh appeared again in Shiloh; for Yahweh revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by Yahweh’s word.