²⁶ And the youth Samuel is going on and growing up, and 'is' good both with Jehovah, and also with men.

²⁶ The child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Yahweh, and also with men.

²⁶ Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew taller and grew in favor with the Lord and with the people.

²⁶ Now the boy Samuel was growing e in stature and in favor both with the Lord and with men .