²⁶ And the boy Samuel continued to grow^(A) in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people.^(B)

¹⁹ The Lord was with^(A) Samuel as he grew^(B) up, and he let none^(C) of Samuel’s words fall to the ground. ²⁰ And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba^(D) recognized that Samuel was attested as a prophet of the Lord.^{(E) 21} The Lord continued to appear at Shiloh, and there he revealed^(F) himself to Samuel through his word.

⁴⁰ And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.^(A)