1 Samuel 3:1 said the word was rare; this verse shows it returning abundantly through Samuel, a stark contrast.

1 Samuel 3:4 records God's first call to Samuel; this verse shows his ongoing revelation after that initial call.

Numbers 12:6 clarifies that God speaks to prophets in visions and dreams, the mode used here with Samuel.

Amos 3:7 states God reveals his plans to prophets; Samuel's calling is a direct instance of this principle.

Hebrews 1:1 summarizes that God spoke through prophets in the past, exemplified by Samuel's revelation here.