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14 That is why I swore an oath that sacrifices and offerings will never take away the sins of the people in Eli’s family.[a]

15 Samuel lay down in bed until the morning came. He got up early and opened the doors of the Lord’s house. Samuel was afraid to tell Eli about the vision.

16 But Eli said to Samuel, “Samuel, my son.”

Samuel answered, “Yes, sir.”

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 3:14 Or “That is why I swore an oath that Eli’s family would not be forgiven for their sins against the offerings and sacrifices.”

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