1 Samuel 3:20 Meaning and Explanation
“And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the LORD.”
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Read Full Chapter →From the far north to the far south, all Israel recognizes Samuel as an established prophet of the LORD.
What Does 1 Samuel 3:20 Mean?
The whole nation, from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south — a phrase spanning the entire land — comes to know that Samuel is established as a prophet of the Lord. The child who once could not tell God's voice is now publicly confirmed as His spokesman.
God's call, begun in secret on a quiet night, bears fruit in a ministry the whole people recognizes. What the Lord establishes, He makes evident in time. The hidden faithfulness of a servant ripens into a witness that an entire nation can see, for God honors those who learn to say, 'Speak, for thy servant heareth.'
1 Samuel 3:20 in the Original Language
nabi (נָבִיא), 'prophet' -- one called and authorized to speak for God.
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What does 1 Samuel 3:20 mean?
From the far north to the far south, all Israel recognizes Samuel as an established prophet of the LORD.