Little Samuel was happy living with Eli the priest. Eli was like a father to Samuel. This was just as well since Eli's own sons were greedy and selfish. They did not care about God, but Samuel did.
Every year Hannah and Elkanah brought Samuel a new robe. Whenever Samuel felt a little homesick, he put on his robe and thought about his mother hugging him.
Samuel helped Eli in the temple. His job was to keep all the lamps lit. He learned about the different types of offerings Eli made to God. Samuel also learned that praying was just like talking to God. Sometimes, though, he wondered why he did not hear God answer back.
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THE CHILDREN'S BIBLE - Old Testament, God Makes Everything
EspiritualPeople were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs...
