KJV ORIGINAL
And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Young Samuel continued to grow up, and he was loved and respected by both God and by the people around him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that Samuel grew up in a way that pleased both God and the people in his community.
📚 Historical Context
Samuel was dedicated to serve God at the temple in Shiloh when he was just a young boy, after his mother Hannah kept her promise to give him to God's service. He was being raised by the priest Eli during a time when Israel had no king and was led by judges. This was a period of moral and spiritual decline in Israel, making Samuel's godly character stand out even more.
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