So Jehovah visited Hannah, and she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew before Jehovah.

And the boy Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with Jehovah and also with men.

And it came to pass at that time, when Eli lay in his place (now his eyes began to grow dim, he could not see),

And Samuel grew, and Jehovah 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, as far as below Beth-car.

And now behold, the king walks before you; and I am old and grey-headed; and behold, my sons are with you; and I have walked before you from my youth up to this day.

and to those in Hormah, and to those in Chor-ashan, and to those in Athach,