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Shmuel is an ancient and revered Hebrew name, deeply woven into Jewish culture and biblical tradition. The name's meaning is "Name of God" or "God has heard," composed of two linguistic elements: "shem" - name, and "El" - God. Another accepted interpretation is "asked of God" or "heard by God," expressing the special relationship between man and his Creator. The name symbolizes an answered prayer, a granted request, and a deep spiritual connection with the Holy One, Blessed be He. In the Bible, Samuel the Prophet is one of the most central and influential figures in the history of the people of Israel. He was the last judge and the great prophet who bridged the period of the Judges and the period of the Monarchy. Samuel was born to Hannah and Elkanah, after Hannah prayed with a broken heart at the Tabernacle in Shiloh for a son. Hannah, who had suffered from infertility for many years, vowed that if she were granted a son, she would dedicate him to God's service. When Samuel was born, Hannah fulfilled her vow and brought her young son to the Tabernacle in Shiloh, where he grew up under the tutelage of Eli the Priest. Even in his youth, Samuel merited his first prophecy, when God called to him in the night and revealed to him God's word concerning the house of Eli. From that moment, Samuel grew to become a revered and respected prophet throughout all of Israel. Samuel fulfilled many diverse roles in the life of the nation: he served as judge, prophet, priest, and spiritual leader. He established the school of prophets, anointed Saul as the first king over Israel, and after Saul was rejected, anointed King David. Samuel was a figure of absolute integrity, who never took bribes nor perverted justice, and the entire people testified to his righteousness. He represented the important historical transition from the period of Judges to the period of the Monarchy, while preserving the values of Torah and prophecy. The name Shmuel carries with it the legacy of righteousness, spiritual leadership, listening to the divine voice, and devotion to people and homeland. This is a name suitable for parents seeking to give their son a name with deep spiritual meaning, a name that expresses hope, answered prayer, and a great destiny in life.

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1 Samuel 1:20 - Because I have asked him of the Lord

In Kabbalah, the name Shmuel carries the meaning of divine hearing and direct connection with the supreme will. The letters Shin-Mem-Vav-Aleph-Lamed represent the channels through which spiritual abundance flows from the higher worlds to the physical world. The name symbolizes the power of prayer and the ability to turn to the divine and be answered. Samuel the Prophet is considered in Kabbalah to be an exceptionally elevated soul, capable of receiving prophecy in a pure and clear manner from a young age.

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