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1 Samuel 1:11 · KJV

"And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head."

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Passage Context

9So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD.
10And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.
11And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
12And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.
13Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does your faith influence your prayers?

2

What does it mean for you to make a vow to God?

3

When have you felt desperate enough to seek God's help?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can deepen your commitment to God in times of need.

prayer

Make a specific prayer request and dedicate it to God.

People in This Verse

HannahOT

Hannah was a woman of faith who struggled with infertility. Her heartfelt prayers and dedication led to the birth of Samuel, a significant prophet in Israel.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:2

Places in This Verse

Shiloh(Shiloh, West Bank today)

Shiloh was a religious center for Israel before the establishment of Jerusalem. It housed the Tabernacle and was a place of worship and sacrifice.

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