1 Samuele 2:18

But Samuel ministered before the LORD, [being] a child, girded with a linen ephod.

Ver. 18. But Samuel ministered before the Lord.] He did some small charges, as setting up lights, laying up vestments, learning music, or the like. See 1 Samuele 2:11 .

Girded with a linen ephod.] Theoderet saith, a that for the excellent grace appearing in him, and the hopes conceived of him, Eli imparted unto him this honour.

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