18 By now Shemuel was serving Yahweh, dressed in a priestly uniform made from linen. 19 Each year his mother would make a small robe for him and bring it when she came with her husband to offer their sacrifices. 20 Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife and say, “May Yahweh give more children for you through this woman in place of the boy dedicated to Yahweh.” Then they’d return home.

21 So Yahweh visited Hannah and she went on to give brith the three other sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, young Shemuel grew up serving Yahweh.