And the Lord took note of Hannah; she conceived and bore three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord.
The Lord dealt with Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah as he had promised.
Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.
Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and of people.
“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them.
The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day he appeared publicly to Israel.
The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years and in divine and human favor.
The woman bore a son and named him Samson. The boy grew, and the Lord blessed him.
Now the boy Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favor with the Lord and with the people.
As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground.