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Samuel
Prophet and judge who anointed Israel's first kings
Samuel was a boy who heard God call his name. He answered, 'Speak, for your servant hears!'
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Important events
- God called him by name as a boy.
- He became a prophet to all Israel.
- He anointed Saul and later David as king.
Read about Samuel in the Bible
Bible-times background
Samuel's mother Hannah prayed for a son and dedicated him to God. He grew up serving with Eli the priest.
What it meansLessons we can learn
- God speaks to children too.
- Be ready to listen.
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