1 Samuel 3:1-3

1The boy Samuel continued to serve the Lord. Eli the priest taught him what to do. In those days, the Lord did not often give his messages to people. He did not often show things to them in visions.

2Eli's eyes had become weak. He could not see very well. One night, he was sleeping in his usual place.

3The lamp of God was still burning. Samuel was lying down to sleep near the Covenant Box in the Lord's house.