Footnote

e Samuel began service at the temple as a young child, perhaps no more than five years of age. (1 Sam. 1:24, 25) He likely died not long before Saul’s death. (Compare 1 Samuel 19:18-20; 28:3-5; 31:1-5.) His suggested position as above would make him about 35 by Eli’s death (1 Sam. 3:19-21; 4:15-18) and about 60 when Saul became king.—1 Sam. 8:1-5.