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Themes in 1 Samuel 1

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Themes in 1 Samuel 1

1 Samuel 1:1 (show verse)

There was a man from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. His name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.

Eliab » Ancestor of samuel » Also called elihu
Elihu » Son of tohu
Elkanah » Father of samuel; a descendant of the preceding
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Jeroham » A levite and grandfather of samuel
Nahath » Also called toah and tohu » A levite
Ramah » Also called ramathaim-zophim » A city near mount ephraim
Ramah » Also called ramathaim-zophim » Home of elkanah
Zophim » A city » A city on mount ephraim
Zuph » Kohathite

1 Samuel 1:2 (show verse)

He had two wives, the first named Hannah and the second Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah was childless.

Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Childlessness regarded as a misfortune
Peninnah » One of the wives of elkanah
Polygamy » Tolerated
Polygamy » Elkanah
Waiting upon God » Exemplified » Hannah

1 Samuel 1:3 (show verse)

This man would go up from his town every year to worship and to sacrifice to the Lord of Hosts at Shiloh, where Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were the Lord’s priests.

Feasts » Instituted by moses » Attended by women
the anniversary Feasts » Were seasons of » Sacrificing
the anniversary Feasts » Females often attended
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Hophni » Son of eli
Sacrifices » Were offered » Yearly
Shiloh » City of ephraim, north of beth-el, and on the highway from beth-el to shechem » Tabernacle located at

1 Samuel 1:4 (show verse)

Whenever Elkanah offered a sacrifice, he always gave portions of the meat to his wife Peninnah and to each of her sons and daughters.

Cruelty » Instances of » Peninnah to hannah
Elkanah » Father of samuel; a descendant of the preceding
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Offering voluntary sacrifice
Entertainments » Guests at » Often had separate dishes
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Elkanah, on account of bigamic feuds
Favoritism » Instances of » Elkanah, for hannah
the anniversary Feasts » Were seasons of » Entertainments
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Husbands' » Good--exemplified » Elkanah
Polygamy » Domestic unhappiness » In elkanah's family
Women » Instances of » Peninnah, the wife of elkanah, in her jealous taunting of hannah

1 Samuel 1:5 (show verse)

But he gave a double portion to Hannah, for he loved her even though the Lord had kept her from conceiving.

Children » Anxiety of the jews for
Cruelty » Instances of » Peninnah to hannah
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Offering voluntary sacrifice
Entertainments » A choice portion reserved in, for principal guests
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Elkanah, on account of bigamic feuds
Favoritism » Instances of » Elkanah, for hannah
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Husbands' » Good--exemplified » Elkanah
Polygamy » Domestic unhappiness » In elkanah's family
Polygamy » The evil effects of » Elkanah's
Satire » Hannah's song of exultation over peninnah
Women » Instances of » Peninnah, the wife of elkanah, in her jealous taunting of hannah

1 Samuel 1:6 (show verse)

Her rival would taunt her severely just to provoke her, because the Lord had kept Hannah from conceiving.

Barrenness » A reproach
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Hannah
Childlessness » A reproach
Children » Not to have » A reproach in israel
Cruelty » Instances of » Peninnah to hannah
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Elkanah, on account of bigamic feuds
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Childlessness
Polygamy » Domestic unhappiness » In elkanah's family
Satire » Hannah's song of exultation over peninnah
Women » Instances of » Peninnah, the wife of elkanah, in her jealous taunting of hannah

1 Samuel 1:7 (show verse)

Whenever she went up to the Lord’s house, her rival taunted her in this way every year. Hannah wept and would not eat.

Barrenness » A reproach
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Hannah
Children » Not to have » A reproach in israel
Cruelty » Instances of » Peninnah to hannah
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Loss of appetite
Family » Instances of infelicity in » Elkanah, on account of bigamic feuds
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Childlessness
Loss » Of appetite
Polygamy » Domestic unhappiness » In elkanah's family
samuel » Miraculous birth of
Satire » Hannah's song of exultation over peninnah
Tabernacle » Called the » House of the lord
Women » Instances of » Peninnah, the wife of elkanah, in her jealous taunting of hannah

1 Samuel 1:8 (show verse)

“Hannah, why are you crying?” her husband Elkanah asked. “Why won’t you eat? Why are you troubled? Am I not better to you than 10 sons?”

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Hannah
Children » Anxiety of the jews for
Elkanah » Father of samuel; a descendant of the preceding
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Husbands' » Duty of, to wives » To comfort them
samuel » Miraculous birth of
Satire » Hannah's song of exultation over peninnah
Women » Instances of » Peninnah, the wife of elkanah, in her jealous taunting of hannah

1 Samuel 1:9 (show verse)

Hannah got up after they ate and drank at Shiloh. Eli the priest was sitting on a chair by the doorpost of the Lord’s tabernacle.

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Hannah
Children » In answer to prayer » Hannah
Church » Temple
Eli » A judge and high priest
Entertainments » Given on occasions of » Offering voluntary sacrifice
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Attended by women
the anniversary Feasts » Were seasons of » Entertainments
the anniversary Feasts » Females often attended
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
samuel » Miraculous birth of
Satire » Hannah's song of exultation over peninnah
Shiloh » City of ephraim, north of beth-el, and on the highway from beth-el to shechem » Tabernacle located at
Shiloh » City of ephraim, north of beth-el, and on the highway from beth-el to shechem » Eli lived at
Tabernacle » Called the » Temple of the lord
Tabernacle » The one instituted by moses was called » Temple of the lord
Women » Good » Hannah, the mother of samuel

1 Samuel 1:10 (show verse)

Deeply hurt, Hannah prayed to the Lord and wept with many tears.

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Hannah
Children » Often prayed for
Children » In answer to prayer » Hannah
Hannah » Prayerfulness
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Prayer » Answered » Hannah, asking to give birth to a child
Prayer » Hannah
private Prayer » Exemplified » Hannah
samuel » Miraculous birth of
Satire » Hannah's song of exultation over peninnah
Women » Good » Hannah, the mother of samuel

Making a vow, she pleaded, “Lord of Hosts, if You will take notice of Your servant’s affliction, remember and not forget me, and give Your servant a son, I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and his hair will never be cut.”

Asceticism » Practised by the nazarites
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Hannah
Blessing » Temporal blessings, prayer for » Hannah
Children » Often prayed for
Children » In answer to prayer » Hannah
Consecration » Instances of » Hannah, of samuel
Dedication » Subjects of » Persons
Dedication » Of samuel by his mother
Hannah » Prayerfulness
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Names » Of God the father » Lord of hosts
Nazarite » Instances of » samuel
Prayer » Answered » Hannah, asking to give birth to a child
samuel » Consecrated to God before his birth
samuel » Miraculous birth of
Vows » Examples of
Vows » Instances of » Of hannah, to consecrate to the lord the child for which she prayed
Vows » Were made in reference to » Dedicating children to God
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of hannah
Women » Good » Hannah, the mother of samuel

1 Samuel 1:12 (show verse)

While she continued praying in the Lord’s presence, Eli watched her lips.

1 Samuel 1:13 (show verse)

Hannah was praying silently,

and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. Eli thought she was drunk

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Hannah
Children » In answer to prayer » Hannah
Drunkenness » Falsely accused of » Hannah
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Heart » Renewed » Devout
character of the renewed Heart » Prayerful
Meekness » Instances of » Hannah
Prayer » Answered » Hannah, asking to give birth to a child
samuel » Miraculous birth of
Women » Good » Hannah, the mother of samuel

1 Samuel 1:14 (show verse)

and scolded her, “How long are you going to be drunk? Get rid of your wine!”

false Accusations » General references to
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Hannah
Children » In answer to prayer » Hannah
Drunkenness » Falsely accused of » Hannah
Eli » Misjudges and mistakenly rebukes hannah
Evil » Slander » False accusations, general references to
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Meekness » Instances of » Hannah
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of hannah
Prayer » Answered » Hannah, asking to give birth to a child
samuel » Miraculous birth of
Slander » False accusations, general references to
Uncharitableness » Instances of » Of eli toward hannah
Women » Good » Hannah, the mother of samuel
FALSE » Accusations

1 Samuel 1:15 (show verse)

“No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman with a broken heart. I haven’t had any wine or beer; I’ve been pouring out my heart before the Lord.

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Hannah
Children » In answer to prayer » Hannah
Drunkenness » Falsely accused of » Hannah
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Meekness » Instances of » Hannah
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of hannah
Prayer » Answered » Hannah, asking to give birth to a child
Prayer » Described as » Pouring out the soul
samuel » Miraculous birth of
Sorrow » Of hannah
Uncharitableness » Instances of » Of eli toward hannah
Virtues » Of women » A devotional spirit
crowning qualities of Womanhood » A devotional spirit
Women » Persistence of examples of » Piety of
Women » Counsel of » Devout
Women » Good » Hannah, the mother of samuel

1 Samuel 1:16 (show verse)

Don’t think of me as a wicked woman; I’ve been praying from the depth of my anguish and resentment.”

1 Samuel 1:17 (show verse)

Eli responded, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant the petition you’ve requested from Him.”

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Hannah
Children » In answer to prayer » Hannah
Eli » His benediction upon hannah
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
Misjudgment » Instances of » Of hannah
Prayer » Answered » Hannah, asking to give birth to a child
Prophets » Commands
samuel » Miraculous birth of
Uncharitableness » Instances of » Of eli toward hannah
Weeping » Instances of » Of hannah
Women » Good » Hannah, the mother of samuel

1 Samuel 1:18 (show verse)

“May your servant find favor with you,” she replied. Then Hannah went on her way; she ate and no longer looked despondent.

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Hannah
Children » In answer to prayer » Hannah
Countenance » Sad
Eli » His benediction upon hannah
Hannah » Her trials and prayer, and promise
samuel » Miraculous birth of
Women » Good » Hannah, the mother of samuel

1 Samuel 1:19 (show verse)

The next morning Elkanah and Hannah got up early to bow in worship before the Lord. Afterward, they returned home to Ramah. Then Elkanah was intimate with his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her.

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Hannah
Children » In answer to prayer » Hannah
Conception » Miraculous » Hannah
Devotional life » Morning devotions » Of samuel's parents
Early rising » For devotions » Of samuel's parents
Elkanah » Father of samuel; a descendant of the preceding
Hannah » Samuel born to, dedicated him to God, leaves him at the temple
Prayer » Answered » Hannah, asking to give birth to a child
Prayer » Morning » Of samuel's parents
Ramah » Also called ramathaim-zophim » Home of samuel
Ramah » Also called ramathaim-zophim » Home of elkanah
Rising » Instances of » Elkanah
samuel » Miraculous birth of

1 Samuel 1:20 (show verse)

After some time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, because she said, “I requested him from the Lord.”

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Hannah
Children » In answer to prayer » Hannah
Conception » Miraculous » Hannah
Hannah » Samuel born to, dedicated him to God, leaves him at the temple
Notable women » Hannah, the ideal mother
Prayer » Answered » Hannah, asking to give birth to a child
Ramah » Also called ramathaim-zophim » Home of samuel
samuel » Miraculous birth of
Women » Notable » Hannah, the ideal mother

1 Samuel 1:21 (show verse)

When Elkanah and all his household went up to make the annual sacrifice and his vow offering to the Lord,

Elkanah » Father of samuel; a descendant of the preceding
Hannah » Samuel born to, dedicated him to God, leaves him at the temple
Shiloh » City of ephraim, north of beth-el, and on the highway from beth-el to shechem » Tabernacle located at
Vows » Instances of » Of elkanah

1 Samuel 1:22 (show verse)

Hannah did not go and explained to her husband, “After the child is weaned, I’ll take him to appear in the Lord’s presence and to stay there permanently.”

Children » Mostly nursed by the mothers
Children » Weaning of
Dedication » Of samuel by his mother
Devout mothers » Hannah
Godly ancestry » Devout mothers » Hannah
Hannah » Samuel born to, dedicated him to God, leaves him at the temple
Home » Devout mothers » Hannah
Mothers » Devout » Hannah
Religion » Devout mothers » Hannah
samuel » Consecrated to God before his birth

1 Samuel 1:23 (show verse)

Her husband Elkanah replied, “Do what you think is best,

and stay here until you’ve weaned him. May the Lord confirm your word.” So Hannah stayed there and nursed her son until she weaned him.

Elkanah » Father of samuel; a descendant of the preceding
Hannah » Samuel born to, dedicated him to God, leaves him at the temple

1 Samuel 1:24 (show verse)

When she had weaned him, she took him with her to Shiloh, as well as a three-year-old bull, half a bushel of flour, and a jar of wine. Though the boy was still young, she took him to the Lord’s house at Shiloh.

Bottles » Used for holding » Wine
Children » Weaning of, a time of joy and feasting
Children » Should be » Brought early to the house of God
Children » Dedicated to God in infancy » samuel
Consecration » Instances of » Hannah, of samuel
Eli » Officiates when samuel is presented at the tabernacle
Hannah » Samuel born to, dedicated him to God, leaves him at the temple
Measure » An ephah, equal to three seah, and in liquid, to a bath, containing about a bushel and a half
samuel » Consecrated to God before his birth
samuel » Life summarized » Consecrated to God by his parents
Shiloh » City of ephraim, north of beth-el, and on the highway from beth-el to shechem » Tabernacle located at
Tabernacle » Called the » House of the lord
Vows » Recorded in scripture » Of elkanah
Women » Good » Hannah, the mother of samuel

1 Samuel 1:25 (show verse)

Then they slaughtered the bull and brought the boy to Eli.

Children » Dedicated to God in infancy » samuel
Consecration » Instances of » Hannah, of samuel
Eli » A judge and high priest
Eli » High priest
Eli » Officiates when samuel is presented at the tabernacle
Hannah » Samuel born to, dedicated him to God, leaves him at the temple
samuel » Consecrated to God before his birth
samuel » Life summarized » Consecrated to God by his parents
Women » Good » Hannah, the mother of samuel

1 Samuel 1:26 (show verse)

“Please, my lord,” she said, “as sure as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the Lord.

Children » Dedicated to God in infancy » samuel
Consecration » Instances of » Hannah, of samuel
Eli » Officiates when samuel is presented at the tabernacle
Hannah » Samuel born to, dedicated him to God, leaves him at the temple
Oaths » Expressions used as » As thy soul liveth
samuel » Consecrated to God before his birth
samuel » Life summarized » Consecrated to God by his parents
Women » Good » Hannah, the mother of samuel

1 Samuel 1:27 (show verse)

I prayed for this boy, and since the Lord gave me what I asked Him for,

Children » Often given in answer to prayer
Children » Dedicated to God in infancy » samuel
Consecration » Instances of » Hannah, of samuel
Eli » Officiates when samuel is presented at the tabernacle
Hannah » Self-denial
Hannah » Samuel born to, dedicated him to God, leaves him at the temple
Parents » Receive their children from God
Parents » Prayers on behalf of children » Of hannah
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Hannah
Prayer, answers to » Hannah
samuel » Consecrated to God before his birth
samuel » Life summarized » Consecrated to God by his parents
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of hannah
Vows » Instances of » Of hannah, to consecrate to the lord the child for which she prayed
Women » Good » Hannah, the mother of samuel

1 Samuel 1:28 (show verse)

I now give the boy to the Lord. For as long as he lives, he is given to the Lord.” Then he bowed in worship to the Lord there.

Children » Dedicated to God in infancy » samuel
Consecration » Instances of » Hannah, of samuel
Eli » Officiates when samuel is presented at the tabernacle
Hannah » Self-denial
Hannah » Samuel born to, dedicated him to God, leaves him at the temple
Parents » Good--exemplified » Hannah
samuel » Consecrated to God before his birth
samuel » Life summarized » Consecrated to God by his parents
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of hannah
Vows » Instances of » Of hannah, to consecrate to the lord the child for which she prayed
Women » Good » Hannah, the mother of samuel