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The LORDcalledyetagain, "Samuel!" So Samuelarose and went to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he answered, "I did not call, my son, liedownagain."
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So the LORDcalledSamuelagain for the thirdtime. And he arose and went to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Then Elidiscerned that the LORD was calling the boy.
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And Elisaid to Samuel, "Goliedown, and it shall be if He calls you, that you shall say, 'Speak, LORD, for Your servant is listening.' " So Samuelwent and laydown in his place.