Follow up: Whose story was it?
It was Samuel. Congratulations to Cady, you knew exactly where I was going with that. I’m guessing that his story was the inspiration for Cinderella. Have you ever felt like you were toiling away in the shadows while someone less worthy got all the attention and benefits? Don’t wory. God sees what no one else does.
Eli’s sons were crooked hopless philanderers; they milked their position as sons a Nation’s leader for all they could while Samuel slaved away. Who would replace Eli as the nations next leader? Apparently Eli didn’t even think of Samuel, but God did, and God put him in place.