And they arose early in the morning and bowed down before Jehovah, and returned and came to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and Jehovah remembered her.

So it came to pass in the process of time that Hannah conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked for him from Jehovah.

And Jehovah visited Sarah as He had said, and Jehovah did for Sarah as He had spoken.

Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people,

And the boy Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with Jehovah and men.

And Samuel grew, and Jehovah was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground.

And the woman bore a son and called his name Samson; and the child grew, and Jehovah blessed him.

So the child grew and became strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his proclamation to Israel.

And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.