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Who Was Samuel in the Bible?
The short version, the key verse, and three quiz questions to check what you remember.
Samuel was the prophet who anointed Israel’s first kings.
As a boy serving Eli, Samuel heard God call his name in the night and answered, “Speak; for thy servant heareth.” He became a prophet and judge, anointed Saul as Israel’s first king and later anointed David.
Key verse
And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.1 Samuel 3:10 (KJV)
Where to read about Samuel
1 Samuel 1–25
Quick quiz
1. What did young Samuel say when God called him?
“Speak; for thy servant heareth” (1 Samuel 3:10).
2. Which two kings did Samuel anoint?
Saul and David.
3. Who was Samuel’s mother?
Hannah.