Birth of Samuel. 1 Samuel 1

 

1 Samuel 1 -Birth of Samuel                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Elkanah had two wives. He gave more to Hannah than he did his other wife and all their children because he loved Hannah.

Hannah was probably one of the most miserable persons in the world at this time, but she went to God in prayer. The expression “she was in bitterness of soul” describes her deep disappointment at not having a son. So, she prayed for a son and promised God two things if her desire was granted: 1. He would be a priest in the Levitical service all the days of his life, and 2. She would make him a Nazarite unto God- that is, he would be separated unto the service of God.

Eli was the High Priest, and he saw this distraught woman come to the tabernacle and pray. When Hannah prayed with such zeal in her heart, Eli thought she was drunk. Eli realized his mistake and gave a prophetic blessing. That Hannah’s “countenance would be no more sad” indicates her confidence that God had heard and would answer her prayer.

Hannah lived in a day when she wanted a son, and she dedicated that son unto the Lord. On her cry, God built a kingdom.

When Hannah took her offering to the Lord, she kept her vow to God. She said, “I have promised to bring this little one to the Lord, and here he is.” Her decision to give him completely over to the service of the Lord is irrevocable.

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.