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    Samuel

    SAM-yoo-ul

    Hebrew
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Heard by God; Asked of God
    Origin
    Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Samuel appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Samuel 1:20.
    First appears in
    1 Samuel — The united and divided kingdom
    Peak US usage
    1880s (0.78% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Samuel's name declares that God hears our prayers. His life encourages us to listen for God's voice and respond with willing obedience, knowing that He answers those who call upon Him.
    King James verses
    • 1 Samuel 1:20

      "She bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD."

    • 1 Samuel 3:10

      "And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth."

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