Therefore repent and turn back, that your sins may be wiped out so that seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

Heaven must welcome Him until the times of the restoration of all things, which God spoke about by the mouth of His holy prophets from the beginning.

But now, apart from the law, God's righteousness has been revealed-- attested by the Law and the Prophets

This all took about 450 years. After this, He gave them judges until Samuel the prophet.

The boy Samuel served in the LORD's presence and wore a linen ephod.

The boy Samuel served the LORD in Eli's presence. In those days the word of the LORD was rare and prophetic visions were not widespread.

All Israel from Dan to Beer-sheba knew that Samuel was a confirmed prophet of the LORD.

Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel also was among those calling on His name. They called to the Lord, and He answered them.

Then the LORD said to me: "Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My compassions would not [reach out] to these people. Send them from My presence, and let them go.