1 Samuel 2:26 Meaning and Explanation
“And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.”
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Read Full Chapter →Samuel continued to grow, increasing in favor with both God and people.
What Does 1 Samuel 2:26 Mean?
Once more the narrative turns from Eli's failing house to Samuel, who 'grew on' and was 'in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.' His life flourished in two directions, godward and toward people.
This verse, set between accounts of judgment, shines with hope. As one house was falling under sin, God was raising up a faithful servant. The same description would later be given of the boy Jesus, who grew in favor with God and man. Samuel's quiet growth points forward to the One in whom such favor was perfectly fulfilled. God is always preparing his next servant, even amid decline.
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What does 1 Samuel 2:26 mean?
Samuel continued to grow, increasing in favor with both God and people.