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1 Samuel 2:21

New Century Version

The Lord was kind to Hannah, so she became the mother of three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew up serving the Lord.

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The Lord cared for Sarah as he had said and did for her what he had promised.

Children are a gift from the Lord; babies are a reward.

Then you will be respected and will please both God and people.

“Let us praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to help his people and has given them freedom.

And so the child grew up and became strong in spirit. John lived in the desert until the time when he came out to preach to Israel.

The little child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s goodness was upon him.

Jesus became wiser and grew physically. People liked him, and he pleased God.

So the woman gave birth to a boy and named him Samson. He grew, and the Lord blessed him.

The boy Samuel grew physically. He pleased the Lord and the people.

The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up; he did not let any of Samuel’s messages fail to come true.