18 Meanwhile the boy Samuel, wearing a linen ephod, [3] was serving in the presence of the Lord.

19 His mother used to make a little garment for him, which she would bring him each time she went up with her husband to offer the customary sacrifice.

20 And Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, as they were leaving for home. He would say, "May the Lord repay you with children from this woman for the gift she has made to the Lord!"