1Sa 7:9 | HCSB | STEP | Then Samuel took a young lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the Lord . He cried out to the Lord on behalf of Israel , and the Lord answered him.

1 Samuel 7:9

9 Then Samuel took a young lamb ^a and offered it as a whole ^{▼▼burnt offering(s): Or holocaust, an offering completely burned to ashes; it was used in connection with worship, seeking God's favor, expiating sin, or averting judgment.}burnt offering to the Lord. He cried out to the Lord on behalf of Israel, and the Lord answered him. ^c