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1 Samuel 2:26

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Samuel 2:26 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Jehovah, and also with men.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Jehovah, and also with men.
1 Samuel 2:26 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Samuel 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
23And he said unto them, Why do ye such things? for I hear of your evil dealings from all this people.
24Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make Jehovah`s people to transgress.
25If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Jehovah, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding, they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because Jehovah was minded to slay them.
26And the child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Jehovah, and also with men.
27And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Did I reveal myself unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt [in bondage] to Pharaoh`s house?
28and did I choose him out of all the tribes of Israel to be my priest, to go up unto mine altar, to burn incense, to wear an ephod before me? and did I give unto the house of thy father all the offerings of the children of Israel made by fire?
29Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering, which I have commanded in [my] habitation, and honorest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the child Samuel grew up, etc.] Increased in stature and in grace, grew more and more in all respects, and better and better, while Eli’s sons grew worse and worse; the contrast between these make the one to shine and appear illustrious, and the other to look the blacker: or “he went on, and grew, and was good” f53; as he proceeded on in years, and grew in stature, he appeared more and more to be a good man, a virtuous, holy, and gracious person: and was in favour both with the Lord, and also with men; the Lord was pleased to give him some tokens of his favour, that he delighted in him, that he was wellpleasing in his sight, and that his person and services were acceptable to him; and…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And the child Samuel ... - The account of our Lord’s growth Luke 2:52 is very similar; “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” The literal version of the passage before us is, “The child Samuel advanced and grew and was good (or acceptable), both with the Lord, and also with men.” return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“2:26 As children, both Samuel and Jesus possessed extraordinary qualities (2:21; see also Luke 2:40, 52). Samuel was one of Christ’s forerunners.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“grew on: Sa1 2:21 was in: Pro 3:3; Luk 1:80, Luk 2:40, Luk 2:52; Act 2:47; Rom 14:18 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 2:27”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“The youthful Samuel, on the other hand, continued to grow in stature, and in favour with God and man (see Luk 2:52). 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 2:27”
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