And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.
Samuel being thus brought acquainted with the visions of God, we have here an account of the further honour done him as a prophet. I. God did him honour. Having begun to favour him, he carried on and crowned his own work in him: Samuel grew, for the Lord was with him, Sa1 3:19.
Commenting on 1 Samuel 3:19-21
And Samuel grew,.... Not only in years and stature, but in grace and goodness, in wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, both with respect to things natural and spiritual, and in esteem, credit, and reputation among men: and the Lord was with him; he was not only in favour with men, but with God; and had fresh and repeated tokens of the grace and good will of...
And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground. (l) The Lord accomplished whatever he had said.