1 Samuel 2:26

26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with people.

1 Samuel 2:26 in Other Translations

KJV
26 And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.
ESV
26 Now the young man Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favor with the LORD and also with man.
NLT
26 Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew taller and grew in favor with the LORD and with the people.
MSG
26 But the boy Samuel was very much alive, growing up, blessed by God and popular with the people.
CSB
26 By contrast, the boy Samuel grew in stature and in favor with the Lord and with men.

1 Samuel 2:26 In-Context

24 No, my sons; the report I hear spreading among the LORD’s people is not good.
25 If one person sins against another, God may mediate for the offender; but if anyone sins against the LORD, who will intercede for them?” His sons, however, did not listen to their father’s rebuke, for it was the LORD’s will to put them to death.
26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with people.
27 Now a man of God came to Eli and said to him, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Did I not clearly reveal myself to your ancestor’s family when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh?
28 I chose your ancestor out of all the tribes of Israel to be my priest, to go up to my altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in my presence. I also gave your ancestor’s family all the food offerings presented by the Israelites.

Cross References 2

  • 1. ver 21; S Judges 13:24; Luke 2:52
  • 2. Proverbs 3:4
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