Yahweh visited Hannah, and she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters. The child Samuel grew before Yahweh.

The child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Yahweh, and also with men.

It happened at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place (now his eyes had begun to grow dim, so that he could not see),

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

The men of Israel went out of Mizpah, and pursued the Philistines, and struck them, until they came under Beth Kar.

Now, behold, the king walks before you; and I am old and gray-headed; and behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my youth to this day.

Jonathan told David, saying, "Saul my father seeks to kill you. Now therefore, please take care of yourself in the morning, and live in a secret place, and hide yourself.