14. That is why I swore an oath that sacrifices and offerings will never take away the sins of the people in Eli’s family.”
15. Samuel lay down in bed until the morning came. He got up early and opened the doors of the Lord’S house. Samuel was afraid to tell Eli about the vision.
16. But Eli said to Samuel, “Samuel, my son.” Samuel answered, “Yes, sir.”
17. Eli asked, “What did God say to you? Don’t hide it from me. God will punish you if you hide anything from the message he spoke to you.”
18. So Samuel told Eli everything. He did not hide anything from him. Eli said, “He is the Lord. Let him do whatever he thinks is right.”
19. The Lord was with Samuel while he grew up. He did not let any of Samuel’s messages prove false.
20. Then all Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, knew that Samuel was a true prophet of the Lord.
21. And the Lord continued to appear to Samuel at Shiloh. There he told Samuel what he wanted.