1 Samuel 2:11

And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house. And the child did minister unto the Lord before Eli the priest.

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 2:18 elaborates on Samuel's ministry as a child, confirming the same service mentioned in 2:11.

In 1 Samuel 2:20, Eli blesses Elkanah and Hannah, continuing the narrative of Samuel's service and God's blessing on Hannah.

1 Samuel 1:28 Historical context

1 Samuel 1:28 records Hannah dedicating Samuel to the Lord; 2:11 shows that dedication in action as he ministers.

1 Samuel 3:1 Historical context

1 Samuel 3:1 repeats that Samuel ministered before Eli, continuing the narrative from 2:11.

1 Samuel 3:15 shows Samuel continuing his duties after receiving a vision, directly following his ministry in 2:11.

1 Samuel 1:22 describes Hannah's plan to bring Samuel to the temple; 2:11 shows that plan fulfilled as he ministers.

Hebrews 11:32 includes Samuel among the heroes of faith, directly referencing his faithful service.