And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people. (1 Samuel 2:26)
2 Now you have a king as your leader. As for me, I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have been your leader from my youth until this day.
3 Here I stand. Testify against me in the presence of the Lord and his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe to make me shut my eyes? If I have done any of these things, I will make it right.”
Fathers do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
