1 Samuel 3:3

And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 3:3

BSB
Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located.
AKJV
And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;
CPDV
And so, to prevent the lamp of God from going out, Samuel was sleeping in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was.
ERV
and the lamp of God was not yet gone out, and Samuel was laid down to sleep, in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was;
NHEB
and the lamp of God hadn't yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the LORD's temple, where the ark of God was;
SMT
And before the lamp of God shall go out, and Samuel lay down in the edifice of Jehovah where there the ark of God.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 3:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 3:3
Summary
Samuel sleeps in temple sanctuary.
Place
Tabernacle
Event
Samuel asleep in temple
Estimated Time Period
c. 1080 BC
Category
Narrative