I have chosen him in order that he may command his sons and his descendants to obey me and to do what is right and just. If they do, I will do everything for him that I have promised."

Be on your guard! Make certain that you do not forget, as long as you live, what you have seen with your own eyes. Tell your children and your grandchildren

Teach them to your children. Repeat them when you are at home and when you are away, when you are resting and when you are working.

things we have heard and known, things that our ancestors told us.

He gave laws to the people of Israel and commandments to the descendants of Jacob. He instructed our ancestors to teach his laws to their children,

Parents, do not treat your children in such a way as to make them angry. Instead, raise them with Christian discipline and instruction.

and you remember that ever since you were a child, you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

So I am dedicating him to the LORD. As long as he lives, he will belong to the LORD." Then they worshiped the LORD there.

The boy Samuel continued to grow and to gain favor both with the LORD and with people.

and now you have him to lead you. As for me, I am old and gray, and my sons are with you. I have been your leader from my youth until now.

Here I am. If I have done anything wrong, accuse me now in the presence of the LORD and the king he has chosen. Have I taken anybody's cow or anybody's donkey? Have I cheated or oppressed anyone? Have I accepted a bribe from anyone? If I have done any of these things, I will pay back what I have taken."