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

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

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