And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.

And the child Samuel continued to grow, and was in favor both with the LORD, and also with men.

And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to grow dim, that he could not see;

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

And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under Beth-car.

When thou hast departed from me to-day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulcher in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say to thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?

And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and gray-headed; and behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood to this day.

And to them who were in Hormah, and to them who were in Chor-ashan, and to them who were in Athach,