Albert Barnes Commentary 1 Samuel 2:26

"And the child Samuel grew on, and increased in favor both with Jehovah, and also with men." — 1 Samuel 2:26 (ASV)

And the child Samuel ... - The account of our Lord’s growth in Luke 2:52 is very similar: And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. The literal version of the passage before us is: The child Samuel advanced and grew and was good (or acceptable), both with the Lord, and also with men.