1 Samuel 2:21

New International Reader's Version

The Lord was gracious to Hannah. Over a period of years she had three more sons and two daughters. During that whole time the boy Samuel grew up serving the Lord.

Cross References

Genesis 21:1

The Lord was gracious to Sarah, just as he had said he would be. The Lord did for Sarah what he had promised to do.

Psalm 127:3

Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from him.

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will find favor and a good name in the eyes of God and people.

Luke 1:68

“Give praise to the Lord, the God of Israel! He has come to his people and purchased their freedom.

Luke 1:80

The child grew up, and his spirit became strong. He lived in the desert until he appeared openly to Israel.

Luke 2:40

And the child grew and became strong. He was very wise. He was blessed by God’s grace.

Luke 2:52

Jesus became wiser and stronger. He also became more and more pleasing to God and to people.

Judges 13:24

Later, the woman had a baby boy. She named him Samson. As he grew up, the Lord blessed him.

1 Samuel 2:26

The boy Samuel continued to grow stronger. He also became more and more pleasing to the Lord and to people.

1 Samuel 3:19

As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him. He made everything Samuel said come true.