He grew. — Literally, became great, that is, grew to manhood.
And dwelt in the wilderness. — He sought no refuge in Egypt, where so large a Semitic population was gathering, nor in any Canaanite town, but took to the wandering life in the desert, such as is still usual with the Arabs.
An archer. — Heb., a shooter of bowshots. Another explanation, from a verb signifying to multiply, or be great, is not tenable.