And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

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

And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.

And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.

And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before the LORD, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the LORD remembered her. Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.