And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.
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Gill's Exposition
And Samuel grew,.... Not only in years and stature, but in grace and goodness, in wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, both with respect to things natural and spiritual, and in esteem, credit, and…
Adam Clarke
Samuel grew - Increased to manhood.
The Lord was with him - Teaching him, and filling him with grace and holiness.
None of his words fall - Whatever prediction he uttered, God fulfilled it; and his…
Samuel being thus brought acquainted with the visions of God, we have here an account of the further honour done him as a prophet.
I. God did him honour. Having begun to favour him, he carried on and…
Cambridge Bible
1Sa 3:19 to 1Sa 4:1. Samuel established as a Prophet in Israel
19. The Lord was with him This was the one source of strength for all the "heroes of Hebrew history;" for Abraham, Gen 21:22; Jacob, Gen…
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