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    A name from Scripture

    Samuel

    SAM-yoo-ul

    Meaning

    Heard by God; Asked of God

    Hebrew origin · Boy · First in 1 Samuel

    What it points to

    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.

    Verses · King James Version

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

    1 Samuel 1:20

    “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

    Most used in the 1880s (US records)

    biblesundays.com · King James Version

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