1 Samuel 2:26

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Jehovah, and also with men.

Bible in Basic English

And the young Samuel, becoming older, had the approval of the Lord and of men.

Free Bible Version

The boy Samuel grew physically, and also grew in the approval of both the Lord and the people.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.

Translation for Translators

The boy Samuel continued to grow up, and the things that he did pleased Yahweh and the people.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The child Samuel grew up, and increased in favor with Yahweh and also with men.

Noah Webster Bible

And the child Samuel continued to grow, and was in favor both with the LORD, and also with men.

World English Bible

The child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Yahweh and also with men.

Young's Literal Translation

And the youth Samuel is going on and growing up, and [is] good both with Jehovah, and also with men.

Context

Eli’s Wicked Sons

²⁵If a man sins against another man, God can intercede for him; but if a man sins against the LORD, who can intercede for him?” But they would not listen to their father, since the LORD intended to put them to death.²⁶And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.

Sermons

A Child.

Gareth Evans

The Soul-Winner and the Children

Samuel Logan Brengle

Summary

This verse highlights the favor and grace of God upon Samuel as he grew in stature and favor with both the Lord and people. It underscores the importance of obedience and faithfulness in serving God, leading to blessings and recognition from Him. Samuel's life serves as an example of how God honors those who are devoted to Him wholeheartedly. The verse also demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and raising up faithful servants for His purposes.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

The youthful Samuel, on the other hand, continued to grow in stature, and in favour with God and man (see Luk 2:52).

John Gill Bible Commentary

And there came a man of God unto Eli,.... A prophet, as the Targum; he had gifts and graces bestowed on him by the Lord, qualifying him for that office; he came from God, and spoke in his name, as prophets used to do: who this was is not said, nor can it be known with certainty; many conjectures are made; some think he might he Phinehas, as Ben Gersom and Abarbinel (a), which is not at all likely; it is not probable that he was living, for if he had been alive, Eli would not have been high priest; the more ancient Jews say (b) he was Elkanah, the father of Samuel; and so Jarchi; and he is said in the Targum on Sa1 1:1, to be one of the disciples of the prophets, and was reckoned by them among the two hundred prophets that prophesied in Israel (c); but of his prophecy we nowhere read in Scripture, or that he was one: other's (d) think he was Samuel himself, who through modesty conceals his name; but he was now a child, as in the preceding verse; indeed, some are of opinion that what follows is recorded in this chapter by way of anticipation, and properly belongs to, and is a part of the message sent from the Lord by Samuel to Eli, in the following chapter: and said unto him, thus saith the Lord; using the language prophets in later times did, who spake not of themselves, but in the name of the Lord; and from whence it appears that this was not a divine Person, the Son of God in human form, since he never used to speak in this manner when he appeared: did I plainly appear to the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house? he did; this was evident and certain, and a wonderful instance of condescending goodness: the house of his father is the house of Aaron, who, and all his sons, were born in Egypt, from whose youngest son, Ithamar, Eli descended; and to whom the Lord appeared when in Egypt, and sent him to meet Moses, whose spokesman he appointed him to be; and who prophesied in Egypt, and reproved the Israelites, which is recorded in Eze 20:1 as say the Jews (e). (a) Judaei apud Hieron. Trad. Heb. in lib. Reg. fol. 75. A. (b) Seder Olam Rabba, c. 20. p. 53. (c) T. Bab. Megillah, fol. 14. 1. (d) See Weemse's Christ. Synagog. l. 2. c. 3. p. 250. (e) Jarchi & Ben Gersom in loc.

1 Samuel 2:26

Eli’s Wicked Sons

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Jehovah, and also with men.

Bible in Basic English

And the young Samuel, becoming older, had the approval of the Lord and of men.

Free Bible Version

The boy Samuel grew physically, and also grew in the approval of both the Lord and the people.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.

Translation for Translators

The boy Samuel continued to grow up, and the things that he did pleased Yahweh and the people.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The child Samuel grew up, and increased in favor with Yahweh and also with men.

Noah Webster Bible

And the child Samuel continued to grow, and was in favor both with the LORD, and also with men.

World English Bible

The child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Yahweh and also with men.

Young's Literal Translation

And the youth Samuel is going on and growing up, and [is] good both with Jehovah, and also with men.

Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

The youthful Samuel, on the other hand, continued to grow in stature, and in favour with God and man (see Luk 2:52).

John Gill Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 2:26

Verse

Context

Eli’s Wicked Sons

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

1 Samuel 2:26

Eli’s Wicked Sons

A Child.

The Soul-Winner and the Children

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes