The Lord is merciful and compassionate; he is patient ¹  and demonstrates great loyal love. ² 

The man became wealthy. ¹  His influence continued to grow ²  until he became very prominent.

Now the boy Samuel was growing up and finding favor both with the Lord and with people.

Jehoshaphat’s power kept increasing. He built fortresses and storage cities throughout Judah.

The Lord is slow to anger ¹  but great in power; ²  the Lord will certainly not ³  allow the wicked ⁴  to go unpunished.He marches out ⁵  in the whirlwind and the raging storm; dark storm clouds billow like dust ⁶  under his feet. ⁷