At that time Eli, (A)whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his own place. (B)The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down (C)in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was.

Then the Lord called Samuel, and he said, “Here I am!” and ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But he said, “I did not call; lie down again.” So he went and lay down.

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