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By contrast, the boy Samuel grew in stature and in favor with the Lord and with men.
1 Samuel 2:26 In-Context
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No, my sons; the report I hear spreading among the LORD’s people is not good.
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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.
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And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with people.
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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?
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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.