1 Samuel 2:26

The boy Samuel grew physically, and also grew in the approval of both the Lord and the people.

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In The King James Version

And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.

In Context

25If a man sins against someone, God can intercede for him; but if a man sin against the Lord, who is going to intercede for him?” But they didn't pay attention to what their father said, for the Lord was planning to put them to death.

27A man of God came to Eli and told him, “This is what the Lord says: Didn't I very clearly reveal myself to your forefather's family when they were ruled by Pharaoh in Egypt?

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Cross References

Genesis 39:4Potiphar appreciated Joseph and his service, and put him in charge of his household and made him responsible for everything he owned.

1 Samuel 2:21The Lord blessed Hannah with three sons and two daughters. The boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord.

Proverbs 3:3Hold on to kindness and truth. Tie them around your neck; write them in your mind.

Luke 1:80The boy John grew and became spiritually strong. He lived in the desert until the time came for his public ministry to Israel.

Luke 2:52Jesus grew steadily wiser and stronger, favored both by God and by the people.

Romans 14:18Anyone who serves Christ in this way pleases God, and is appreciated by others.

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 2:12-27

Samuel in the Sanctuary; The Wickedness of Eli's Sons. ( b. c. 1130.) 11 And Elkanah went to Ramah to his house. And the child did minister unto the Lord before Eli the priest. 12 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the Lord . 13 And the priests' custom with the people was, that, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest's servant came, while the flesh was in seething, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand; 14 And he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the… Read the whole commentary →

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