1 Samuel 2:26
And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the Lord, and also with men.
Cross-reference
1 Samuel 2:21
Parallel
1 Samuel 2:21 also records Samuel growing in the LORD’s presence—a parallel description of his physical and spiritual development.
Luke 1:80
Parallel
Luke 1:80 describes John the Baptist growing strong in spirit—a parallel growth narrative to Samuel’s.
Luke 2:40
Parallel
Luke 2:40 says Jesus grew in wisdom and favor with God—directly parallel to Samuel’s growth in favor with God and man.
Luke 2:52
Allusion
In Luke 2:52, this same description of growth in favor with God and man is applied to Jesus, mirroring Samuel's childhood.
Proverbs 3:4
Parallel
Proverbs 3:4 directly promises favor with God and man, the same outcome Samuel experienced.