1 Samuel 2:26
“And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
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,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And the child Samuel ... - The account of our Lord’s growth Luk 2:52 is very similar; “And Jesus increased in wisdom and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 2:11-26
In these verses we have the good character and posture of Elkanah's family, and the bad character and posture of Eli's…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
grew on, and was in favour A childhood like that of Jesus (Luk 2:52). Again Samuel's progress is contrasted with the…
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