1 Samuel 3:4

That the Lord called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.

Cross-reference

In 1 Samuel 3:10, Samuel's final response 'Speak, for your servant is listening' shows the progression from the initial call to readiness.

1 Samuel 3:21 Related theme

In 1 Samuel 3:21, the Lord's continued revelation to Samuel confirms that this first call initiated his prophetic ministry.

Genesis 22:1 records God calling Abraham, who answers 'Here I am' — the same response Samuel gives when the Lord calls him in 1 Samuel 3:4.

Exodus 3:4 Parallel

Exodus 3:4 has God calling Moses by name with 'Here I am' — the same pattern as the Lord calling Samuel in 1 Samuel 3:4.

Genesis 31:11 shows the angel calling Jacob by name, and Jacob responds 'Here I am' — a direct parallel to Samuel's call and response.

Genesis 46:2 records God calling Jacob by name twice and Jacob answering 'Here I am' — a direct parallel to the double call and response here.

Acts 9:10 Parallel

In Acts 9:10, Ananias responds 'Yes, Lord' to a divine call, directly paralleling Samuel's 'Here I am' — a clear verbal and thematic echo.

Psalm 99:6 Parallel

Psalm 99:6 includes Samuel among those who called on the LORD and were answered — a parallel to his responsive call narrative here.