1 Samuel 3:9
Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
Cross-reference
Exodus 20:19
Contrast
In Exodus 20:19, the Israelites ask Moses to mediate God's voice, fearing direct speech, while Eli instructs Samuel to invite God to speak directly.
Joshua 5:14
Parallel
In Joshua 5:14, Joshua asks 'What does my lord say to his servant?' — nearly identical to Samuel's 'Speak, for your servant hears.'
Isaiah 6:8
Parallel
In Isaiah 6:8, Isaiah responds 'Here am I. Send me!' — similar readiness to answer God's call, though Isaiah volunteers while Samuel listens.
Psalm 85:8
Parallel
In Psalm 85:8, the psalmist declares he will listen to God, mirroring the attitude Eli taught Samuel in 1 Samuel 3:9.
Daniel 10:19
Parallel
In Daniel 10:19, Daniel says 'Let my lord speak' after being strengthened — echoes Samuel's 'Speak, for your servant hears' as a willing listener.