1 Samuel 3:21

19 And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

20 And all Israel from Dan even to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD.

And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

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BSB
And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.
KJV
And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.
WEB
The LORD appeared again in Shiloh; for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the LORD’s word.
ASV
And Jehovah appeared again in Shiloh; for Jehovah revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of Jehovah.
DARBY
And Jehovah appeared again at Shiloh; for Jehovah revealed himself to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of Jehovah.
BLB
And YHWH again appeared in Shiloh, for YHWH revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of YHWH.
ÅB
Og Herren ble ved å la seg se i Silo; for Herren åpenbarte seg for Samuel i Silo ved Herrens ord.
OTB
Herren fortsatte å vise seg i Shilo, for der åpenbarte Han seg for Samuel ved sitt ord.
B1930
Og Herren blev ved å la sig se i Silo; for Herren åpenbarte sig for Samuel i Silo ved Herrens ord.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Samuel 3:1

    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.

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  • Genesis 12:7

    And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.

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  • 1 Samuel 3:4

    That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.

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  • Genesis 15:1

    After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

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  • Numbers 12:6

    And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.

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  • 1 Samuel 3:10

    And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

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  • Amos 3:7

    Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

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  • Hebrews 1:1

    God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

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