1 Samuel 1:3 · KJV

"And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:

²And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.

³And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there.

⁴And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:

⁵But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb.

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Reflection Questions

How do you prioritize worship in your life?

What does participating in community worship mean for you?

When have you felt closest to God during worship?

Life Application

worship

Make a commitment to participate in communal worship regularly. This can strengthen your faith and community ties.

relationships

Invite friends or family to join you in worship, fostering deeper connections through shared faith experiences.

People in This Verse

EliOT

Eli was a high priest and judge of Israel who served at Shiloh. He is known for his role in the story of Hannah and the early life of Samuel.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:9

HophniOT

Hophni was one of the sons of Eli, serving as a priest. He is noted for his corrupt behavior and lack of respect for the offerings made to God.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 2:12

PhinehasOT

Phinehas was the son of Eleazar and the grandson of Aaron. He is known for his zeal in defending God's covenant and maintaining the holiness of Israel.

First appearance: Exodus 6:25

Places in This Verse

Shiloh(Shiloh, West Bank today)

Shiloh was an important religious site for the Israelites, housing the Tabernacle before the temple was built in Jerusalem.

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