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1 Samuel 1:20 · KJV

"Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD."

King James Version

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Passage Context

18And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.
19And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before the LORD, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the LORD remembered her.
20Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD.
21And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto the LORD the yearly sacrifice, and his vow.
22But Hannah went not up; for she said unto her husband, I will not go up until the child be weaned, and then I will bring him, that he may appear before the LORD, and there abide for ever.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you celebrate answered prayers in your life?

2

What does dedicating something to God mean for you?

3

When have you seen God's faithfulness in your life?

Life Application

faith

Consider dedicating a specific aspect of your life to God as a sign of gratitude.

parenting

If you are a parent, think about how you can raise your children with a focus on faith and dedication 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

SamuelOT

Samuel became a major prophet and leader in Israel, anointing the first two kings. His birth was a direct answer to Hannah's fervent prayers.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:20

Places in This Verse

Shiloh(Shiloh, West Bank today)

Shiloh was an important religious site for the Israelites, where the Ark of the Covenant was housed before the Temple was built in Jerusalem.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Hannah's act of giving Samuel back to the Lord foreshadows the ultimate gift of Jesus, who was given for humanity.

See also: John 3:16

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