1 Samuel 2:18

But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 2:18

BSB

Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD-a boy wearing a linen ephod.

AKJV

But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.

CPDV

But Samuel was ministering before the face of the Lord; he was a youth girded with a linen ephod.

ERV

But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.

NHEB

But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, clothed with a linen ephod.

SMT

And Samuel serving before Jehovah, a boy girded with an ephod of linen.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 2:18

ButSamuelH8050Proper Name Masculine ministeredH8334Verb beforeH6440Noun MasculinetheLORDH3068Proper NamebeingachildH5288Noun Masculine girdedH2296VerbwithalinenH906Noun Masculine ephodH646Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 2:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 2:18

Summary

Young Samuel served God faithfully.

Place

Tabernacle

Event

Samuel's priestly ministry

Estimated Time Period

c. 1100 BC