The boy Jesus and the boy Samuel are described using exactly the same terms.
And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the Lord and men. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Samuel is a Christ figure, and Jesus is a new Samuel. Both were left at the temple and served the Lord there. Samuel is the prophet who condemned the existing priestly order and established the kingdom. Jesus will do the same.
Samuel is a Christ figure, and Jesus is a new Samuel. Both were left at the temple and served the Lord there. Samuel is the prophet who condemned the existing priestly order and established the kingdom. Jesus will do the same.