For I have chosen him so that he will command his children and his house after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just. This is how the LORD will fulfill to Abraham what He promised him."

"Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you don't forget the things your eyes have seen and so that they don't slip from your mind as long as you live. Teach them to your children and your grandchildren.

Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

things we have heard and known and that our fathers have passed down to us.

He established a testimony in Jacob and set up a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers to teach to their children

And fathers, don't stir up anger in your children, but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

and that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

I now give the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is given to the LORD." Then he bowed and worshiped the LORD there.

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

But now, you can see that the king is leading you. As for me, I'm old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have led you from my youth until today.

Here I am. Bring charges against me before the LORD and His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I wronged or mistreated? From whose hand have I taken a bribe to overlook something?I will return it to you."