Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, saying, “May the Lord give you children by this woman to take the place of the one she prayed for and gave to the Lord.” Then they would go home.

As soon as you enter the town, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not begin eating until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; afterward, those who are invited will eat. Go up now; you should find him about this time.”

When Samuel reached him, Saul said, “The Lord bless you! I have carried out the Lord’s instructions.”

Saul replied, “The Lord bless you for your concern for me.

May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands.

Then Saul said to David, “May you be blessed, David my son; you will do great things and surely triumph.” So David went on his way, and Saul returned home.