Samuel
Samuel was born as a gift from the Lord to his mother, Hannah. She promised to give him to the Lord to be raised by the priest Eli. Samuel grew and served, and when he was about 12 years old, he was awakened by the voice of the Lord calling to him in the night (See 1 Samuel 3:4-10). Even as a boy, Samuel learned to listen to the voice of the Lord. This began his preparation to become a prophet.
• 1 Samuel 1:1 - 2:10- Hannah's Song
• 1 Samuel 1:1–5, 9–11—Hannah and Elkanah have no children. Hannah prays for a son and promises him to the Lord.
• 1 Samuel 1:17–28—Eli tells Hannah her prayer will be answered. Samuel is born, and Hannah fulfills her promise by bringing him to the temple.
• 1 Samuel 2:18–21, 26—The child Samuel ministers at the temple. Eli blesses Samuel’s parents for letting him serve the Lord.
• 1 Samuel 3:1–10, 19–20—The Lord calls to the child Samuel.
