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.

²⁴ The woman gave birth to a boy and named him Samson.^(A) He grew^(B) and the Lord blessed him,^(C)

⁸⁰ And the child grew and became strong in spirit^[a];^(A) and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel.

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