Bible Strands
1 Samuel 3:21
And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records this at the close of Samuel’s call, marking the shift from a drought of prophecy to renewed divine activity at Shiloh. The words — The Hebrew יוֹסֵף (yo.sef) translates literally as “he continued” or “repeated,” while נִגְלָה (nig.Lah) means “he revealed himself,” anchoring the verse in sustained divine disclosure. The thread — The text notes God’s continued appearance at Shiloh to reveal His word, a pattern that parallels the localized revelations of Genesis 12:7 and reverses the scarcity described in 1 Samuel 3:1. Why it lands — The passage states that God speaks through His word at appointed places, requiring readers to seek divine communication in established revelation rather than subjective experience.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the Lord appeared again in Shiloh: for the Lord revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the Lord.
Cross-references
- 1 Samuel 3:1 And the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. Now in those days the word of the LORD was rare, and visions were scarce.
- Genesis 12:7 Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him.
- 1 Samuel 3:4 Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.”
- Genesis 15:1 After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
- Numbers 12:6 He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream.
- 1 Samuel 3:10 Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.”
- Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
- Hebrews 1:1 On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.