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Hannah

A faithful woman who prayed for a son and, when God answered, dedicated Samuel to the LORD.

Grieved by childlessness, Hannah poured out her heart to God at the tabernacle, vowing to give her son back to him. God granted her Samuel.

Her song of praise anticipates Mary’s Magnificat, exalting the God who lifts the lowly.

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)
1 Samuel 1:27 “I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,” 1 Samuel 2:1 “At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.”
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