26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people.

26 And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the Lord, and also with men.

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

26 And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the Lord and men.

26 The boy Samuel grew physically. He pleased the Lord and the people.

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

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

26 The boy Samuel continued to grow and gained the favor of the Lord and the people. 

26 By contrast, the boy Samuel grew in stature and in favor with the Lord and with men.

26 Now the boy Samuel continued to grow both in stature and in favor with the Lord and with the people.

26 But the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with Yahweh and with the people.

26 The boy Samuel continued to grow stronger. He also became more and more pleasing to the Lord and to people.

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