The young Samuel, symbolizing new life and the new era Israel was heading towards, was maturing, and his behavior pleased both the Lord and the people (26); meanwhile, the narrator describes the sinful actions of Eli’s sons, who were legitimate and reasonable priests. The judgment of the Deuteronomist (D), responsible for this historical reinterpretation of the books of Samuel, is that the religious institution represented by Eli did not produce the expected results. Therefore, it is necessary to make room for new figures who are more aligned with the divine will. Here is Samuel, growing up in the presence of the Lord.