²⁴ And all the prophets, as many as have spoken, from Samuel and those after him, also predicted these days.

²¹ who must remain in heaven until the time of universal restoration that God announced long ago through his holy prophets.^(A)

²⁷ Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.^(A)

²⁰ And all Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a trustworthy prophet of the Lord.^(A)

Righteousness through Faith

²¹ But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been disclosed and is attested by the Law and the Prophets,^(A)

²⁰ for about four hundred fifty years. After that he gave them judges until the time of the prophet Samuel.^(A)

Samuel’s Calling and Prophetic Activity

3 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.^(A)

The Child Samuel at Shiloh

¹⁸ Samuel was ministering before the Lord, a boy wearing a linen ephod.^(A)

¹⁹ Repent, therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out,