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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the Lord came, and stood,.... At the place where Samuel lay; either there was, as Kimchi, a form before his eyes in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A personal presence, not a mere voice, or impression upon Samuel’s mind, is here distinctly indicated. (Compare Gen 12:7…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The Lord came, and stood - He heard the voice as if it was approaching nearer and nearer; till at last, from the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 3:1-10
To make way for the account of God's revealing himself first to Samuel, we are here told, 1. How industrious Samuel was…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And the Lord came, and stood The Heb. is emphatic: presented himself. The Voice became a Vision (1Sa 3:3). Cp. Gen 15:1;…