Visited, to wit, in mercy, and with his blessing, as that word is used, Gen_21:1Exo_13:19Jer_15:15; not in anger, as it is taken Exo_32:34Lev_26:16.
Grew; not only in age and stature, but especially in wisdom and goodness, as Luk_1:15. Or, was magnified; or grew great, famous and acceptable, as 1Sa_2:26.
Before the Lord; not only before men, who might be deceived, but in the presence and judgment of the all-seeing God.