And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the LORD and men.
1 Samuel 2:26
Surrounding context
2:25 If one man sins against another, God will judge him. But if a man sins against the LORD, who will intercede for him?" Nevertheless they did not heed the voice of their father, because the LORD desired to kill them.
2:26 And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the LORD and men.
2:27 Then a man of God came to Eli and said to him, "Thus says the LORD: "Did I not clearly reveal Myself to the house of your father when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house?