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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew taller and grew in favor with the LORD and with the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the boy Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favor with the LORD and also with man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the LORD and men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the boy Samuel was continuing to grow and to be in favor both with the LORD and with people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now the boy Samuel was growing in stature and in favor both with the LORD and with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now the boy Samuel was growing in stature and in favor both with the LORD and with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now the young boy Samuel was growing in stature and in favor both with Yahweh and with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor both with the LORD and with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />By contrast, the boy Samuel grew in stature and in favor with the LORD and with people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />By contrast, the boy Samuel grew in stature and in favor with the LORD and with men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Jehovah, and also with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Each day, as Samuel grew older, the LORD was pleased with him, and so were the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The boy Samuel continued to grow and gained the favor of the LORD and the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The boy Samuel continued to grow and to gain favor both with the LORD and with people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But the boy Samuel continued to grow both physically and in favor with the LORD and the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now the boy Samuel was growing up and finding favor both with the LORD and with people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with the LORD, and also with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the child Samuel continued to grow, and was in favor both with the LORD, and also with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Yahweh and also with men. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the youth Samuel is going on and growing up, and [is] good with both YHWH, and also with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the youth Samuel is going on and growing up, and is good both with Jehovah, and also with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the boy Samuel going, will become great and good, also with Jehovah and with men.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the child Samuel advanced, and grew on, and pleased both the Lord and men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But the youth Samuel advanced, and grew up, and he was pleasing to the Lord, as well as to men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Meanwhile, young Samuel was growing in stature and in worth in the estimation of the LORD and the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the boy Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favor with the LORD and with the people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the boy Samuel grew up, and was in favor both with the LORD and also with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the boy Shemueil went on and became very great and was good before LORD JEHOVAH, also before the children of men<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the child Samuel grew on, and increased in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the child Samuel advanced, and was in favour with God and with men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/2-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=575" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/2.htm">Eli's Wicked Sons</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father, since the LORD intended to put them to death. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: wə·han·na·‘ar (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">And the boy</a> <a href="/hebrew/8050.htm" title="8050: šə·mū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Name of God, a prophet of Isr. From the passive participle of shama' and 'el; heard of God; Shemuel, the name of three Israelites.">Samuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hō·lêḵ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">continued to grow</a> <a href="/hebrew/1432.htm" title="1432: wə·ḡā·ḏêl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Becoming great, growing up. From gadal; large.">in stature</a> <a href="/hebrew/2895.htm" title="2895: wā·ṭō·wḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To be pleasing or good. A primitive root, to be good in the widest sense.">and in favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">and with</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ă·nā·šîm (N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">man.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Luke 2:52</a></span><br />And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-4.htm">Proverbs 3:4</a></span><br />Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80</a></span><br />And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-66.htm">Luke 1:66</a></span><br />And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Luke 2:40</a></span><br />And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-1.htm">Proverbs 22:1</a></span><br />A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2-4</a></span><br />And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. / When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did, / Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Acts 2:47</a></span><br />praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9</a></span><br />Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/3-19.htm">1 Samuel 3:19-21</a></span><br />And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground. / So all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was confirmed as a prophet of the LORD. / And the LORD continued to appear at Shiloh, because there He revealed Himself to Samuel by His word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26</a></span><br />Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your fields in Anathoth. Even though you deserve to die, I will not put you to death at this time, since you carried the ark of the Lord GOD before my father David, and you suffered through all that my father suffered.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-7.htm">2 Kings 18:7</a></span><br />And the LORD was with Hezekiah, and he prospered wherever he went. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to serve him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/17-3.htm">2 Chronicles 17:3-4</a></span><br />Now the LORD was with Jehoshaphat because he walked in the earlier ways of his father David. He did not seek the Baals, / but he sought the God of his father and walked by His commandments rather than the practices of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favor both with the LORD, and also with men.</p><p class="hdg">grew on</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-21.htm">1 Samuel 2:21</a></b></br> And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">was in</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-3.htm">Proverbs 3:3</a></b></br> Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80</a></b></br> And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/2-40.htm">Luke 2:40,52</a></b></br> And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/18-6.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-21.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-21.htm">Child</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-12.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/judges/1-35.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-21.htm">Older</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-21.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/numbers/13-32.htm">Stature</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-21.htm">Young</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-21.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/18-25.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-1.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-1.htm">Child</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-21.htm">Continued</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-19.htm">Increased</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-19.htm">Older</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-1.htm">Samuel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">Stature</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-33.htm">Young</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-1.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">Hannah's song in thankfulness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/2-12.htm">The sin of Eli's sons</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/2-18.htm">Samuel's ministry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/2-20.htm">by Eli's blessing Hannah is more fruitful</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/2-22.htm">Eli reproves his sons</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/2-27.htm">A prophecy against Eli's house</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And the boy Samuel</b><br>Samuel was dedicated to the Lord by his mother, Hannah, as a fulfillment of her vow. He was raised in the tabernacle at Shiloh under the priest Eli. This setting is significant as it was a time of spiritual decline in Israel, with corrupt priests like Eli's sons, Hophni and Phinehas. Samuel's presence in the tabernacle symbolizes a new beginning and hope for Israel.<p><b>continued to grow in stature</b><br>This phrase indicates Samuel's physical growth and development. It parallels the growth of other significant biblical figures, such as Jesus, who "grew in wisdom and stature" (<a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Luke 2:52</a>). It suggests that Samuel was healthy and strong, preparing him for the leadership role he would eventually assume as a prophet and judge over Israel.<p><b>and in favor with the LORD</b><br>Samuel's favor with the Lord highlights his spiritual growth and the divine approval of his life and actions. Unlike Eli's sons, who were corrupt and disobedient, Samuel's life was marked by obedience and dedication to God. This favor is reminiscent of other biblical figures like Joseph and David, who also found favor with God due to their faithfulness.<p><b>and with man</b><br>Samuel's favor with man indicates that he was respected and admired by those around him. This is significant in a time when the priesthood was marred by corruption. Samuel's integrity and dedication set him apart, earning him the respect of the people. This dual favor with God and man is a precursor to the ministry of Jesus, who also grew in favor with God and man, as noted in the New Testament.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a></b><br>A young boy dedicated to the Lord by his mother, Hannah, serving under the priest Eli in the tabernacle at Shiloh. Samuel is a pivotal figure in Israel's history, serving as a prophet, priest, and judge.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eli.htm">Eli</a></b><br>The high priest at Shiloh, under whose guidance Samuel is growing. Eli's own sons are corrupt, contrasting with Samuel's righteous development.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shiloh.htm">Shiloh</a></b><br>The religious center of Israel at the time, where the tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant are located. It is here that Samuel serves and grows.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hannah.htm">Hannah</a></b><br>Samuel's mother, who prayed fervently for a child and dedicated Samuel to the Lord's service as a fulfillment of her vow.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The God of Israel, who shows favor to Samuel as he grows, indicating divine approval and blessing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/b/balanced_growth.htm">Balanced Growth</a></b><br>Just as Samuel grew in stature and favor with both God and men, Christians are called to pursue holistic growth—spiritually, physically, and socially.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_favor.htm">Divine Favor</a></b><br>Seeking God's favor should be a priority in our lives. This involves living a life of obedience, faithfulness, and dedication to God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_models.htm">Role Models</a></b><br>Samuel serves as a role model for young believers, demonstrating that age is not a barrier to spiritual maturity and influence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/contrast_with_corruption.htm">Contrast with Corruption</a></b><br>Samuel's growth in favor contrasts with the corruption of Eli's sons, reminding us of the importance of integrity and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/parental_influence.htm">Parental Influence</a></b><br>Hannah's dedication of Samuel to the Lord underscores the impact of parental faith and commitment on a child's spiritual development.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'increased_in_wisdom'_mean.htm">What does "increased in wisdom and stature" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_hannah_and_samuel.htm">Who are Hannah and Samuel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_critics_explain_david's_lament.htm">2 Samuel 1:26: How do critics reconcile David's intense lament for Jonathan with cultural norms of warfare and rivalry at the time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_mark_2_26_mention_abiathar.htm">Why does Jesus refer to 'Abiathar the high priest' in Mark 2:26 while 1 Samuel 21 names Ahimelech instead?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">Grew on, and was in favour.</span>--The very expressions of the biographer of Samuel were adopted by St. Luke when, in the early chapters of his Gospel, he wishes to describe in a few striking words the boyhood and youth of Him who was far greater than the child-prophet of Israel.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/2-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And the boy</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַנַּ֣עַר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·han·na·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Samuel</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mū·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8050.htm">Strong's 8050: </a> </span><span class="str2">Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">continued to grow</span><br /><span class="heb">הֹלֵ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in stature</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגָדֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡā·ḏêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1432.htm">Strong's 1432: </a> </span><span class="str2">Becoming great, growing up</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and in favor</span><br /><span class="heb">וָט֑וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(wā·ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנָשִֽׁים׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/2-26.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 2:26 The child Samuel grew on and increased (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/2-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 2:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 2:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/2-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 2:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 2:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>