1 Samuel 3:21 And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.

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New International Version
The LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed himself to Samuel through his word.

New Living Translation
The LORD continued to appear at Shiloh and gave messages to Samuel there at the Tabernacle.

English Standard Version
And the LORD appeared again at Shiloh, for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.

King James Bible
And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

New King James Version
Then the LORD appeared again in Shiloh. For the LORD revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
And the LORD appeared again at Shiloh, because the LORD revealed Himself to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

NASB 1995
And the LORD appeared again at Shiloh, because the LORD revealed Himself to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

NASB 1977
And the LORD appeared again at Shiloh, because the LORD revealed Himself to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Yahweh appeared again at Shiloh, because Yahweh revealed Himself to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
And the LORD continued to appear in Shiloh, for the LORD revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD continued to appear in Shiloh, because there he revealed himself to Samuel by his word.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD continued to appear in Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.

American Standard Version
And Jehovah appeared again in Shiloh; for Jehovah revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD often appeared to Samuel at Shiloh and told him what to say.

English Revised Version
And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD continued to appear in Shiloh, since the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh through the word of the LORD. And Samuel spoke to all Israel.

Good News Translation
The LORD continued to reveal himself at Shiloh, where he had appeared to Samuel and had spoken to him. And when Samuel spoke, all Israel listened.

International Standard Version
The LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because he revealed himself to Samuel at Shiloh by means of messages from the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.

NET Bible
Then the LORD again appeared in Shiloh, for it was in Shiloh that the LORD had revealed himself to Samuel through the word of the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh, for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

World English Bible
Yahweh appeared again in Shiloh; for Yahweh revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by Yahweh’s word.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And YHWH adds to appear in Shiloh, for YHWH has been revealed to Samuel, in Shiloh, by the word of YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah addeth to appear in Shiloh, for Jehovah hath been revealed unto Samuel, in Shiloh, by the word of Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will add to be seen in Shiloh: for Jehovah was revealed to Samuel by the word of Jehovah in Shiloh.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord again appeared in Silo, for the Lord revealed himself to Samuel in Silo, according to the word of the Lord. And the word of Samuel came to pass to all Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord continued to appear in Shiloh. For the Lord had revealed himself to Samuel at Shiloh, according to the word of the Lord. And the word about Samuel went forth to all of Israel.

New American Bible
The LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, manifesting himself to Samuel at Shiloh through his word. Samuel’s word spread throughout Israel.

New Revised Standard Version
The LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel at Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the LORD continued to reveal himself by his words in Shiloh; and Samuel's words were declared throughout all Israel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH continued again to be revealed in Shilo by his words, and the word of Shemueil was over all Israel

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh; for the LORD revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord manifested himself again in Selom, for the Lord revealed himself to Samuel; and Samuel was accredited to all Israel as a prophet to the Lord from one end of the land to the other: and Heli was very old, and his sons kept advancing in wickedness, and their way was evil before the Lord.

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Audio Bible

Context

Samuel Shares the Vision
…20So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD. 21And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 9:15
Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,

1 Samuel 28:6
He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.

1 Samuel 15:10
Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel, saying,

1 Samuel 10:17
After this, Samuel summoned the people to the LORD at Mizpah

1 Samuel 16:1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”

1 Samuel 13:13-14
“You have acted foolishly,” Samuel declared. “You have not kept the command that the LORD your God gave you; if you had, the LORD would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. / But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.”

1 Samuel 12:23
As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.

1 Samuel 2:35
Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time.

1 Samuel 8:7
And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king.

1 Samuel 7:15
So Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.

1 Kings 3:5
One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”

1 Kings 9:2
the LORD appeared to him a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.

1 Kings 19:9
There Elijah entered a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

2 Chronicles 1:7
That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”

Jeremiah 1:4
The word of the LORD came to me, saying:

Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD.

appeared

Genesis 12:7
And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.

Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

Numbers 12:6
And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.

the word

1 Samuel 3:1,4
And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision…

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1 Samuel 3

1. How the word of the Lord was first revealed to Samuel
11. God tells Samuel the destruction of Eli's house
15. Samuel, though loath, tells Eli the vision
19. Samuel grows in credit

Berean Study Bible

And the LORD continued to appear
The phrase highlights the ongoing nature of God's revelation to His people. The Hebrew root for "appear" is "ra'ah," which means to see or to be seen. This indicates a visible manifestation of God's presence, emphasizing His desire to be known and to communicate with His chosen ones. Historically, this period marks a transition from the time of the judges to the establishment of the monarchy in Israel, with Samuel playing a pivotal role as a prophet. God's continued appearance signifies His active involvement and guidance during this critical juncture in Israel's history.

at Shiloh
Shiloh was a significant religious center in ancient Israel, where the Tabernacle was located before the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Archaeological findings at Shiloh, such as remnants of storage rooms and pottery, suggest it was a place of pilgrimage and worship. Theologically, Shiloh represents a place of divine encounter and revelation. It is where God chose to reveal Himself, underscoring the importance of sacred spaces in facilitating communion with the divine.

because there He revealed Himself
The Hebrew word for "revealed" is "galah," which means to uncover or disclose. This implies an intentional act of God making Himself known to Samuel. The revelation is not just informational but relational, as God seeks to establish a personal connection with Samuel. This act of revelation is foundational for Samuel's prophetic ministry, as it equips him with divine insight and authority to lead Israel.

to Samuel
Samuel, whose name means "heard of God," is a central figure in the narrative of Israel's history. His life is marked by a deep commitment to God, beginning with his miraculous birth and dedication to the Lord by his mother, Hannah. Samuel's role as a prophet, priest, and judge highlights the multifaceted nature of his ministry. His receptivity to God's revelation at a young age sets a precedent for spiritual sensitivity and obedience.

by the word of the LORD
The "word of the LORD" is a powerful and dynamic concept in Scripture, often associated with God's creative and redemptive activity. In Hebrew, "dabar" signifies not just spoken words but also actions and events. This phrase underscores the authority and efficacy of God's communication. For Samuel, receiving the word of the LORD signifies his role as a conduit for divine messages to the people of Israel. It also foreshadows the prophetic tradition where God's word is central to guiding and shaping the destiny of His people.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 21. - And Jehovah appeared again. Literally, "added to appear," i.e. revealed himself from time to time on all fit occasions. To appear, literally, "to be seen," is the verb used of waking vision (see on ver. 15). By the word of Jehovah. Many of the old commentators refer this to the second person of the Holy Trinity, but he is himself Jehovah, as we affirm in the Te Deum: "We believe thee to be the Lord," i.e. the Jehovah of the Old Testament, usually translated, in deference to a Jewish superstition, "the LORD." As the Word, Christ is "the Word of God." The phrase really means, "by prophetic inspiration" revealing to Samuel the truth (comp. Isaiah 51:16; Jeremiah 1:9).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

And the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

continued
וַיֹּ֥סֶף (way·yō·sep̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3254: To add, augment

to appear
לְהֵרָאֹ֣ה (lə·hê·rā·’ōh)
Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 7200: To see

at Shiloh,
בְשִׁלֹ֑ה (ḇə·ši·lōh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7887: Shiloh -- a city in Ephraim

because
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

there
בְּשִׁל֖וֹ (bə·ši·lōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7887: Shiloh -- a city in Ephraim

He
יְהוָ֧ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

revealed Himself
נִגְלָ֨ה (niḡ·lāh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Samuel
שְׁמוּאֵ֛ל (šə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8050: Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel

by His
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

word.
בִּדְבַ֥ר (biḏ·ḇar)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

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OT History: 1 Samuel 3:21 Yahweh appeared again in Shiloh (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa)