1Sa 2:18 | TNotes | STEP | 2:18 The clause Samuel ... served the Lord describes the ritual service of Levites and priests (see, e.g., Num 3:4 ; 8:19 , 24 ; Deut 18:7 ). Like Eli’s sons, Samuel was a Levite (see study note on 1 Sam 1:1). But unlike Eli’s sons, he lived up to his calling. • He wore a linen garment like that of a priest , as did the priests who ministered in the sanctuary (see study note on 22:18).

bNum 3:4►

eDeut 18:7►

‏ 1 Samuel 2:18

2:18 ^a The clause Samuel ... served the Lord describes the ritual service of Levites and priests (see, e.g., Num 3:4 ^b; 8:19 ^c, 24 ^d; Deut 18:7 ^e). Like Eli’s sons, Samuel was a Levite (see study note on 1 Sam 1:1). But unlike Eli’s sons, he lived up to his calling.

• He wore a linen garment like that of a priest, as did the priests who ministered in the sanctuary (see study note on 22:18).