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But Samuel, though he was only a boy, served the LORD. He wore a linen garment like that of a priest.
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American Standard Version
But Samuel ministered before Jehovah, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.
Christian Standard Bible
Samuel served in the LORD’s presence —this mere boy was dressed in the linen ephod.
English Standard Version
Samuel was ministering before the LORD, a boy clothed with a linen ephod.
King James Version
But Samuel ministered before the LORD, being a child, girded with a linen ephod.
New American Standard Bible
Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD, as a boy wearing a linen ephod.
New International Version
But Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod.
New King James Version
But Samuel ministered before the LORD, even as a child, wearing a linen ephod.
World English Bible
But Samuel ministered before Yahweh, being a child, clothed with a linen ephod.