1Sa_2:18 But Samuel ministered before the LORD, [being] a child, girded with a linen ephod.
Ver. 18. But Samuel ministered before the Lord.] He did some small charges, as setting up lights, laying up vestments, learning music, or the like. See 1Sa_2:11.
Girded with a linen ephod.] Theoderet saith, {a} that for the excellent grace appearing in him, and the hopes conceived of him, Eli imparted unto him this honour.