1Sa 3:3 | TNotes | STEP | 3:3 The priests were responsible for keeping the lamp of God burning through the night (Exod 27:20-21 ; 30:7-8 ). • That Samuel was sleeping ... near the Ark symbolizes his nearness to God’s presence and purpose, in contrast to Eli and his sons.

bExod 27:20-21►

c30:7-8►

‏ 1 Samuel 3:3

3:3 ^a The priests were responsible for keeping the lamp of God burning through the night (Exod 27:20-21 ^b; 30:7-8 ^c).

• That Samuel was sleeping ... near the Ark symbolizes his nearness to God’s presence and purpose, in contrast to Eli and his sons.