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

The Birth of Isaac

21 The Lord dealt with Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah as he had promised.^(A)

¹⁹ As Samuel grew up, the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground.^(A)

⁴⁰ The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.^(A)