but Hannah did not go. "After the boy is weaned," she said to her husband, "I will take him to appear before the LORD and to stay there permanently." but Hannah did not goThis phrase highlights Hannah's decision to remain at home rather than accompany her husband, Elkanah, to Shiloh for the annual sacrifice. The Hebrew root for "go" (הלך, halak) often implies a journey or a purposeful movement. Hannah's choice not to go underscores her dedication to her maternal responsibilities and her commitment to fulfilling her vow to God. Her decision is not one of defiance but of devotion, as she prepares for the significant act of dedicating her son to the Lord. She said to her husband
This phrase indicates a respectful and communicative relationship between Hannah and Elkanah. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, a wife's communication with her husband about family decisions was significant. Hannah's approach reflects a partnership in their marriage, where she expresses her intentions and plans regarding their son. This interaction also highlights the importance of mutual understanding and support in fulfilling spiritual commitments. After the boy is weaned
The weaning process in ancient Israel typically occurred around the age of three. The Hebrew word for "weaned" (גָּמַל, gamal) suggests a transition from dependence on the mother for nourishment to a more independent stage of life. This period was crucial for a child's development and was often celebrated as a milestone. Hannah's mention of weaning signifies her careful planning and readiness to fulfill her vow to God at the appropriate time, ensuring her son is physically and emotionally prepared for his new life at the tabernacle. I will take him to appear before the LORD
Hannah's intention to bring Samuel to "appear before the LORD" reflects her deep faith and commitment to her vow. The Hebrew word for "appear" (רָאָה, ra'ah) implies being seen or presenting oneself. This act of bringing Samuel to the tabernacle is not merely a physical presentation but a spiritual offering. Hannah's dedication of Samuel is an act of worship and obedience, acknowledging God's sovereignty and faithfulness in answering her prayers. and stay there permanently
The phrase "stay there permanently" indicates Hannah's resolve to dedicate Samuel to lifelong service to God. The Hebrew concept of "permanently" (עַד־עוֹלָם, ad-olam) conveys a sense of eternity or perpetuity. This commitment is profound, as it involves relinquishing her son to God's service for his entire life. Hannah's willingness to fulfill this vow demonstrates her unwavering trust in God's plan and her understanding of the greater purpose for Samuel's life. Her faithfulness serves as an inspiration for believers to honor their commitments to God, trusting in His divine will and timing. Persons / Places / Events 1. HannahA devout woman of faith, Hannah is the mother of Samuel. She is known for her fervent prayer for a child and her vow to dedicate him to the Lord's service. 2. ElkanahHannah's husband, who supports her decision to dedicate their son to the Lord. He is a man of faith who regularly worships at Shiloh. 3. SamuelThe child promised to Hannah by God, who would grow up to be a significant prophet and leader in Israel. 4. ShilohThe religious center where the Ark of the Covenant was kept during this period. It is the place where Hannah intends to bring Samuel to serve the Lord. 5. The WeaningA cultural milestone in ancient Israel, marking the transition from infancy to early childhood, often around the age of three. Teaching Points Faithful CommitmentHannah's decision to dedicate Samuel to the Lord demonstrates her unwavering faith and commitment to God. Believers are encouraged to honor their vows and commitments to God. Parental DedicationJust as Hannah dedicated Samuel, parents today are called to dedicate their children to the Lord, raising them in a godly environment and teaching them His ways. Trust in God's TimingHannah waited until Samuel was weaned, showing trust in God's timing. Believers should also trust God's timing in their lives and decisions. Sacrificial GivingHannah's willingness to give her son to the Lord's service is a profound act of sacrificial giving. Christians are called to give generously and sacrificially to God's work. Spiritual PrioritiesHannah prioritized Samuel's spiritual upbringing over her personal desires. Believers are encouraged to prioritize spiritual growth and service to God in their lives. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Hannah's faith and commitment to her vow challenge us in our own commitments to God? 2. In what ways can parents today dedicate their children to the Lord, and how does this impact their upbringing? 3. How can we learn to trust in God's timing, as Hannah did, in our own lives and decisions? 4. What are some ways we can practice sacrificial giving in our own lives, following Hannah's example? 5. How can we ensure that our spiritual priorities align with God's will, as demonstrated by Hannah's dedication of Samuel? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Samuel 1:11Hannah's vow to dedicate her son to the Lord is fulfilled in this verse, showing her faithfulness and commitment. Luke 2:22-24Mary and Joseph's presentation of Jesus at the temple parallels Hannah's dedication of Samuel, highlighting the importance of dedicating children to God. Proverbs 22:6The principle of training up a child in the way they should go connects to Hannah's intention to dedicate Samuel to lifelong service to God. People Eli, Elihu, Elkanah, Ephah, Hannah, Hophni, Jeroham, Peninnah, Phinehas, Samuel, Tohu, ZuphPlaces Ramah, Ramathaim-zophim, ShilohTopics Abide, Age, Always, Appear, Appeared, Boy, Breast, Bring, Child, Didn't, Dwelt, Face, Forever, Hannah, Husband, Presence, Present, Stay, Till, Wait, Weaned, YouthDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Samuel 1:22 4903 time 1 Samuel 1:9-28 5745 women 1 Samuel 1:19-28 8629 worship, times 1 Samuel 1:21-28 7775 prophets, lives Library Of Self-Annihilation
Of Self-Annihilation Supplication and sacrifice are comprehended in prayer, which, according to S. John, is "an incense, the smoke whereof ascendeth unto God;" therefore it is said in the Apocalypse that "unto the Angel was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all Saints'' (Chap. viii. 3). Prayer is the effusion of the heart in the Presence of God: "I have poured out my soul before God" saith the mother of Samuel. (1 Sam. i. 15) The prayer of the wise men at the feet of …
Madame Guyon—A Short and Easy Method of PrayerPrayer and Sacrifice Explained by the Similitude of a Perfume --Our Annihilation in this Sacrifice --Solidity and Fruitfulness of this Prayer as Set Forth in The
Prayer ought to be both petition and sacrifice. Prayer, according to the testimony of St John, is an incense, whose perfume rises to God. Therefore it is said in the Revelation (chap. viii. 3), that an angel held a censer, which contained the incense of the prayers of saints. Prayer is an outpouring of the heart in the presence of God. "I have poured out my soul before the Lord," said the mother of Samuel (1 Sam. i. 15). Thus the prayers of the Magi at the feet of the infant Jesus in the stable of …
Jeanne Marie Bouvières—A Short Method Of Prayer And Spiritual Torrents Home Dedication.
"The rose was rich in bloom on Sharon's plain, When a young mother with her first born thence Went up to Zion, for the boy was vowed Unto the Temple-service; by the hand She led him, and her silent soul, the while, Oft as the dewy laughter of his eye Met her sweet serious glance, rejoiced to think That aught so pure, so beautiful, was hers, To bring before her God!" Beautiful thought, and thrice beautiful deed,--fresh from the pure fount of maternal piety! The Hebrew mother consecrating her first-born …
Samuel Philips—The Christian Home John Newton 1Sam 1:10,18
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John Newton—Olney Hymns Hwochow Women's Bible Training School
COURSE OF STUDY FIRST TERM Book of Genesis. Gospel according to St. Luke or St. Mark. Acts of the Apostles, chapters i. to ix. "A Synopsis of the Central Themes of the Holy Bible." Reading Lessons, with necessary Explanation and Writing of Chinese Character. Arithmetic. Singing and Memorisation of Hymns. SECOND TERM Book of Exodus, Numbers, and 1 Samuel i. to xvi. The Gospel according to St. John. The Epistle of St James. "A Synopsis of the Central Themes of the Holy Bible"--(continued). Reading …
A. Mildred Cable—The Fulfilment of a Dream of Pastor Hsi's The Love of the Holy Spirit in Us.
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not."--Matt. xxvii. 37. The Scripture teaches not only that the Holy Spirit dwells in us, and with Him Love, but also that He sheds abroad that Love in our hearts. This shedding abroad does not refer to the coming of the Holy Spirit's Person, for a person can not be shed abroad. He comes, takes possession, and dwells in us; but that which is shed abroad …
Abraham Kuyper—The Work of the Holy Spirit The Prophet Jonah.
It has been asserted without any sufficient reason, that Jonah is older than Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah,--that he is the oldest among the prophets whose written monuments have been preserved to us. The passage in 2 Kings xiv. 25, where it is said, that Jonah, the son of Amittai the prophet, prophesied to Jeroboam the happy success of his arms, and the restoration of the ancient boundaries of Israel, and that this prophecy was confirmed by the event, cannot decide in favour of this assertion, …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament And V the Kingdom Undivided and the Kingdom Divided
THE HISTORICAL BOOKS: I and II Samuel. I and II Kings. I and II Chronicles. NOTE.--As these three pairs of books are so closely related in their historical contents, it is deemed best to study them together, though they overlap the two divisions of IV and V. I. CHARTS Chart A. General Contents +--+ " I AND II SAMUEL " +-------------+-----+------+ "Samuel "Saul "David " +-------------+-----+------+----------+ " " " " I AND II KINGS "NOTE.--Biblical …
Frank Nelson Palmer—A Bird's-Eye View of the Bible Divers Matters.
I. Beth-cerem, Nehemiah 3:14. "The stones, as well of the altar, as of the ascent to the altar, were from the valley of Beth-cerem, which they digged out beneath the barren land. And thence they are wont to bring whole stones, upon which the working iron came not." The fathers of the traditions, treating concerning the blood of women's terms, reckon up five colours of it; among which that, "which is like the water of the earth, out of the valley of Beth-cerem."--Where the Gloss writes thus, "Beth-cerem …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Ramah. Ramathaim Zophim. Gibeah.
There was a certain Ramah, in the tribe of Benjamin, Joshua 18:25, and that within sight of Jerusalem, as it seems, Judges 19:13; where it is named with Gibeah:--and elsewhere, Hosea 5:8; which towns were not much distant. See 1 Samuel 22:6; "Saul sat in Gibeah, under a grove in Ramah." Here the Gemarists trifle: "Whence is it (say they) that Ramah is placed near Gibea? To hint to you, that the speech of Samuel of Ramah was the cause, why Saul remained two years and a half in Gibeah." They blindly …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The King --Continued.
The years thus well begun are, in the historical books, characterized mainly by three events, namely, the bringing up of the ark to the newly won city of David, Nathan's prophecy of the perpetual dominion of his house, and his victories over the surrounding nations. These three hinges of the narrative are all abundantly illustrated in the psalms. As to the first, we have relics of the joyful ceremonial connected with it in two psalms, the fifteenth and twenty-fourth, which are singularly alike not …
Alexander Maclaren—The Life of David Nature of Covenanting.
A covenant is a mutual voluntary compact between two parties on given terms or conditions. It may be made between superiors and inferiors, or between equals. The sentiment that a covenant can be made only between parties respectively independent of one another is inconsistent with the testimony of Scripture. Parties to covenants in a great variety of relative circumstances, are there introduced. There, covenant relations among men are represented as obtaining not merely between nation and nation, …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting I Will Pray with the Spirit and with the Understanding Also-
OR, A DISCOURSE TOUCHING PRAYER; WHEREIN IS BRIEFLY DISCOVERED, 1. WHAT PRAYER IS. 2. WHAT IT IS TO PRAY WITH THE SPIRIT. 3. WHAT IT IS TO PRAY WITH THE SPIRIT AND WITH THE UNDERSTANDING ALSO. WRITTEN IN PRISON, 1662. PUBLISHED, 1663. "For we know not what we should pray for as we ought:--the Spirit--helpeth our infirmities" (Rom 8:26). ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. There is no subject of more solemn importance to human happiness than prayer. It is the only medium of intercourse with heaven. "It is …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Samuel
Alike from the literary and the historical point of view, the book[1] of Samuel stands midway between the book of Judges and the book of Kings. As we have already seen, the Deuteronomic book of Judges in all probability ran into Samuel and ended in ch. xii.; while the story of David, begun in Samuel, embraces the first two chapters of the first book of Kings. The book of Samuel is not very happily named, as much of it is devoted to Saul and the greater part to David; yet it is not altogether inappropriate, …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links 1 Samuel 1:22 NIV1 Samuel 1:22 NLT1 Samuel 1:22 ESV1 Samuel 1:22 NASB1 Samuel 1:22 KJV
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