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1 Samuel 3:5
New English Translation
1 Samuel 3:5
New English Translation
5 Then he ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” But Eli[a] said, “I didn’t call you. Go back and lie down.” So he went back and lay down.
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- 1 Samuel 3:5 tn Heb “he”; the referent (Eli) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
1 Samuel 3:5
King James Version
1 Samuel 3:5
King James Version
5 And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down.
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1 Samuel 3:5
New International Version
1 Samuel 3:5
New International Version
5 And he ran to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.”
But Eli said, “I did not call; go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down.
1 Samuel 3:5
English Standard Version
1 Samuel 3:5
English Standard Version
5 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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