Should I go on? There isn't enough time for me to speak of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets.

As Samuel grew up, the LORD was with him and made come true everything that Samuel said.

The child grew and developed in body and spirit. He lived in the desert until the day when he appeared publicly to the people of Israel.

Jesus grew both in body and in wisdom, gaining favor with God and people.