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Berean Standard Bible

“And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.”

1 Samuel 2:26

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Study note

Samuel is growing up in the sanctuary while Eli's sons abuse their priestly office and the nation drifts. Hannah's song and her yearly gift of a little robe for her son frame the chapter.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.

World English Bible (WEB)

The child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Yahweh, and also with men.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Jehovah, and also with men.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the young Samuel, becoming older, had the approval of the Lord and of men.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y el joven Samuel iba creciendo, y adelantando delante de Dios y delante de los hombres.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El pequeño Samuel, en cambio, iba creciendo en estatura y en gracia ante todos y también ante el Señor.

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