"Because I have asked him of the LORD" (1 Samuel 1:20).
About
Born to Hannah after years of barrenness, he was dedicated to the Lord before birth. He heard God's voice as a child in the temple under Eli. He became the last of the major judges and the first of the writing prophets, anointing both Saul and David as kings. He warned Israel about the consequences of having a king, but God granted their request. He is listed among the heroes of faith in Hebrews.
Relationships
AnointedSaul (King)Anointed as first king of Israel
MotherHannahMother, who asked the Lord for him and gave him to the Lord's service
MentorEliPriest at Shiloh who taught the child Samuel how to answer the Lord's call
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
1 Samuel 1:20
Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD.1 Samuel 1:20, KJV
1 Samuel 3:4
That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.1 Samuel 3:4, KJV
1 Samuel 7:6
And they gathered together to Mizpeh, and drew water, and poured it out before the LORD, and fasted on that day, and said there, We have sinned against the LORD. And Samuel judged the children of Israel in Mizpeh.1 Samuel 7:6, KJV
1 Samuel 9:17
And when Samuel saw Saul, the LORD said unto him, Behold the man whom I spake to thee of! this same shall reign over my people.1 Samuel 9:17, KJV
1 Samuel 16:13
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.1 Samuel 16:13, KJV
Hebrews 11:32
And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:Hebrews 11:32, KJV
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