I Samuel 2:26
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And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.
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The youthful Samuel, on the other hand, continued to grow in stature, and in favour with God and man (see Luk 2:52).
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. Hannah's song of thanksgiving to God for his favour to her in giving her Samuel (Sa1 2:1-10). II. Their return to their family, with Eli's blessing (Sa1 2:11, Sa1 2:20). The increase of their family (Sa1 2:21). Samuel's growth and improvement (Sa1 2:11, Sa1 2:18, Sa1 2:21, Sa1 2:26), and the care Hannah took to clothe him (Sa1 2:19). III. The great wickedness of Eli's sons (Sa1 2:12-17, Sa1 2:22). IV. The over-mild reproof that Eli gave them for it (Sa1 2:23-25). V. The justly dreadful message God sent him by a prophet, threatening the ruin of his family for the wickedness of his sons (Sa1 2:27-36).
Open source ↗2:26 As children, both Samuel and Jesus possessed extraordinary qualities (2:21; see also Luke 2:40, 52). Samuel was one of Christ’s forerunners.
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And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.
praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.
For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.