When God first called Samuel's name in the night, who did Samuel initially think was calling him?
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Correct answer: Eli the priest of Shiloh
According to 1 Samuel 3, Samuel ran to Eli three times because he did not yet know the voice of the Lord. It was Eli who eventually realized God was calling the boy and instructed him how to respond.
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