And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.
The Lord came, and stood. In the previous calls the voice appeared to proceed from a distance; now the sound was as if the speaker stood beside him, and remained in the same close contiguity until the communication was finished.
Samuel, Samuel. The repetition of his name was intended to arrest the boy's attention.