1Sam.3.1

And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision.

1Sam.3.1

The boy Samuel was serving GOD under Eli's direction. This was at a time when the revelation of GOD was rarely heard or seen.

1Sam.3.1

The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions.

1Sam.3.1

Now the boy Samuel ministered to the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was rare in those days; there was no widespread revelation.