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

And the child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with LORD, and also with men.

And it came to pass 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),

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

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

And 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.