1 Samuel 2:19 Study Bible: Moreover his mother made him a little robe, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice.

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Each year his mother would make him a little robe and bring it to him when she went with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice.

Study Bible

Each year
The phrase "each year" indicates a regular, faithful practice. In the Hebrew context, this annual pilgrimage to Shiloh was a significant religious duty, reflecting the Israelites' commitment to the covenant with God. It underscores the rhythm of worship and dedication in the life of Hannah and her family, emphasizing the importance of consistent devotion and the nurturing of spiritual disciplines.

his mother
Hannah, the mother of Samuel, is a central figure in this narrative. Her role as a mother is highlighted, showing her deep love and care for Samuel. In the Hebrew tradition, motherhood is a revered role, and Hannah exemplifies this through her dedication and sacrifice. Her actions reflect the nurturing nature of God, who cares for His children with tenderness and provision.

would make him
The act of making something by hand signifies personal investment and love. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, crafting a garment was a labor-intensive process, symbolizing Hannah's ongoing commitment and affection for Samuel. This phrase also reflects the idea of God as a creator, who intricately forms and cares for His creation.

a little robe
The "little robe" is significant both practically and symbolically. Practically, it provided warmth and protection for Samuel, who was serving in the temple. Symbolically, it represents Hannah's continued involvement in Samuel's life and her desire to clothe him not just physically, but spiritually, with love and prayer. In biblical symbolism, clothing often represents character and identity, suggesting that Hannah was investing in Samuel's spiritual identity.

and bring it to him
This phrase highlights the act of giving and the personal connection between Hannah and Samuel. It reflects the biblical principle of giving as an expression of love and devotion. Hannah's journey to bring the robe each year signifies her ongoing support and presence in Samuel's life, even from a distance, much like God's constant presence and provision for His people.

when she went with her husband
This indicates the unity and partnership in Hannah's marriage. Elkanah, her husband, supported her in this annual act of devotion. In the biblical context, marriage is a partnership ordained by God, and this phrase underscores the importance of shared spiritual goals and mutual support in a godly marriage.

to offer the annual sacrifice
The annual sacrifice was a central aspect of Israelite worship, a time to renew their covenant with God and seek His favor. This act of worship was not just a ritual but a heartfelt expression of faith and obedience. It reflects the broader biblical theme of sacrifice as a means of drawing near to God, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Christ for the redemption of humanity.

Persons / Places / Events

1. Hannah
The mother of Samuel, who dedicated him to the Lord's service as a fulfillment of her vow. She is a model of faithfulness and devotion.

2. Samuel
A young boy serving in the temple under Eli the priest. He was dedicated to God by his mother, Hannah, and would grow to become a significant prophet and leader in Israel.

3. Eli
The high priest at Shiloh, under whose care Samuel was serving. Eli's own sons were corrupt, contrasting with Samuel's faithful service.

4. Shiloh
The religious center of Israel at the time, where the tabernacle was located and where the annual sacrifices were made.

5. Annual Sacrifice
A time when Israelites would come to Shiloh to offer sacrifices to the Lord, a practice rooted in the Mosaic Law.

Teaching Points

Faithful Commitment
Hannah's annual act of making a robe for Samuel demonstrates her ongoing commitment to her vow and her son's service to God. We are called to be faithful in our commitments to God and others.

Parental Influence
Hannah's influence on Samuel, even from a distance, highlights the lasting impact parents can have on their children's spiritual lives. Parents should strive to nurture their children's faith.

Symbolism of the Robe
The robe symbolizes Samuel's role and identity as a servant of God. We should consider what "robes" or roles God has called us to wear in our own lives.

Regular Worship and Sacrifice
The annual sacrifice underscores the importance of regular worship and dedication to God. We should prioritize consistent worship and spiritual practices in our lives.

God's Provision and Care
Despite being away from his family, Samuel was cared for by God, showing that God provides for those dedicated to Him. Trust in God's provision in all circumstances.

Bible Study Questions

1. How does Hannah's faithfulness in making a robe for Samuel each year inspire you in your own commitments to God and others?

2. In what ways can parents today influence their children's spiritual growth, similar to how Hannah influenced Samuel?

3. What "robes" or roles has God called you to wear, and how can you faithfully fulfill these roles?

4. How can you incorporate regular worship and spiritual practices into your life, similar to the annual sacrifices made by Hannah and her family?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's provision and care in your life. How can this encourage you to trust Him more fully?

Connections to Other Scriptures

1 Samuel 1:24-28
This passage describes Hannah's dedication of Samuel to the Lord, setting the stage for her annual visits and the making of the robe.

Exodus 28:31-32
The making of priestly garments, which can be seen as a parallel to Hannah's making of a robe for Samuel, symbolizing his service to God.

2 Timothy 1:5
The faith of Timothy's mother and grandmother, paralleling Hannah's faith and dedication, which had a profound impact on Samuel's life.

Sermons

A Child's Ministry	Helen Plumptre.	1 Samuel 2:18-19
A Coat for Samuel	T. De Witt Talmage.	1 Samuel 2:18-19
A Talk to Mothers	R. Collyer.	1 Samuel 2:18-19
Childhood and Service	J. Parker, D. D.	1 Samuel 2:18-19
Early Piety	Canon Hutchings, M. A.	1 Samuel 2:18-19
The Little Coat	G. B. Ryley.	1 Samuel 2:18-19
The Ministering Child	R. Steel.	1 Samuel 2:18-19

People

Eli, Elkanah, Hannah, Hophni, Israelites, Pharaoh, Phinehas, Samuel

Places

Egypt, Ramah, Shiloh

Topics

Annual, Bring, Coat, Husband, Moreover, Offer, Offering, Robe, Sacrifice, Upper, Yearly, Year's

Dictionary of Bible Themes

1 Samuel 2:19

     5177   robes
     5666   children, needs
     5865   gestures
     8252   faithfulness, relationships
     8300   love, and the world

Library

The Child Prophet
'And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2. And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; 8. And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep; 4. That the Lord called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I. 5. And he ran onto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

Reverence in Worship.
"Samuel ministered before the Lord, being a child, girded with a linen ephod."--1 Samuel ii. 18. Samuel, viewed in his place in sacred history, that is, in the course of events which connect Moses with Christ, appears as a great ruler and teacher of his people; this is his prominent character. He was the first of the prophets; yet, when we read the sacred narrative itself, in which his life is set before us, I suppose those passages are the more striking and impressive which represent him, in …
John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII

The Knowledge of God
'The Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.' I Sam 2:2. Glorious things are spoken of God; he transcends our thoughts, and the praises of angels. God's glory lies chiefly in his attributes, which are the several beams by which the divine nature shines forth. Among other of his orient excellencies, this is not the least, The Lord is a God of knowledge; or as the Hebrew word is, A God of knowledges.' Through the bright mirror of his own essence, he has a full idea and cognisance …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

Though the Fore-Mentioned Eternal Moral Obligations
are incumbent indeed on all rational creatures, antecedent to any respect of particular reward or punishment, yet they must certainly and necessarily be attended with rewards and punishments: Because the same reasons, which prove God himself to be necessarily just and good, and the rules of justice, equity, and goodness, to be his unalterable will, law, and command, to all created beings; prove also that he cannot but be pleased with and approve such creatures as imitate and obey him by observing …
Samuel Clarke—A Discourse Concerning the Being and Attributes of God

Letter xxix. To Marcella.
An explanation of the Hebrew words Ephod bad (1 Sam. ii. 18) and Teraphim (Judges xvii. 5). Written at Rome to Marcella, also at Rome a.d. 384. …
St. Jerome—The Principal Works of St. Jerome

A Private Enquiry
"What is the thing that the Lord hath said unto thee?"--1 Samuel 3:17. THE Lord would not speak directly to Eli, although he was the High Priest. In ordinary circumstances it would have been so; but Eli had grieved the Lord, and thus had lost his honorable standing. God had not cast him off; but he viewed him with such displeasure that he would only speak to him through another person: even as great kings, if they are offended with their courtiers, send them messages by other hands. The Lord sent, …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 37: 1891

Appendix xix. On Eternal Punishment, According to the Rabbis and the New Testament
THE Parables of the Ten Virgins' and of the Unfaithful Servant' close with a Discourse on the Last Things,' the final Judgment, and the fate of those Christ's Righ Hand and at His Left (St. Matt. xxv. 31-46). This final Judgment by our Lord forms a fundamental article in the Creed of the Church. It is the Christ Who comes, accompanied by the Angelic Host, and sits down on the throne of His Glory, when all nations are gathered before Him. Then the final separation is made, and joy or sorrow awarded …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah

Covenanting a Privilege of Believers.
Whatever attainment is made by any as distinguished from the wicked, or whatever gracious benefit is enjoyed, is a spiritual privilege. Adoption into the family of God is of this character. "He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power (margin, or, the right; or, privilege) to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name."[617] And every co-ordinate benefit is essentially so likewise. The evidence besides, that Covenanting …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting

The Mystery
Of the Woman dwelling in the Wilderness. The woman delivered of a child, when the dragon was overcome, from thenceforth dwelt in the wilderness, by which is figured the state of the Church, liberated from Pagan tyranny, to the time of the seventh trumpet, and the second Advent of Christ, by the type, not of a latent, invisible, but, as it were, an intermediate condition, like that of the lsraelitish Church journeying in the wilderness, from its departure from Egypt, to its entrance into the land …
Joseph Mede—A Key to the Apocalypse

Sixth Day. Holiness and Glory.
Who is like unto Thee, O Lord! among the gods? Who is like unto Thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders? Thou in Thy mercy hast led Thy people which Thou hast redeemed: Thou hast guided them in Thy strength to the habitation of Thy holiness ... The holy place, O Lord, which Thy hands have established.' --Ex. xv. 11-17. In these words we have another step in advance in the revelation of Holiness. We have here for the first time Holiness predicated of God Himself. He …
Andrew Murray—Holy in Christ

Sanctification.
VI. Objections answered. I will consider those passages of scripture which are by some supposed to contradict the doctrine we have been considering. 1 Kings viii. 46: "If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near," etc. On this passage, I remark:-- 1. That this sentiment in nearly the same language, is repeated in 2 Chron. vi. 26, and in Eccl. …
Charles Grandison Finney—Systematic Theology

Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity the Christian Calling and Unity.
Text: Ephesians 4, 1-6. 1 I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called, 2 with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 giving diligence to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as also ye were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all, and through all, and in all. …
Martin Luther—Epistle Sermons, Vol. III

The Sun Rising Upon a Dark World
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon then hath the light shined. C ontrasts are suited to illustrate and strengthen the impression of each other. The happiness of those, who by faith in MESSIAH, are brought into a state of peace, liberty, and comfort, is greatly enhanced and heightened by the consideration of that previous state of misery in which they once lived, and of the greater misery to which they were justly exposed. …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1

Entire Sanctification
By Dr. Adam Clarke The word "sanctify" has two meanings. 1. It signifies to consecrate, to separate from earth and common use, and to devote or dedicate to God and his service. 2. It signifies to make holy or pure. Many talk much, and indeed well, of what Christ has done for us: but how little is spoken of what he is to do in us! and yet all that he has done for us is in reference to what he is to do in us. He was incarnated, suffered, died, and rose again from the dead; ascended to heaven, and there …
Adam Clarke—Entire Sanctification

The Holiness of God
The next attribute is God's holiness. Exod 15:51. Glorious in holiness.' Holiness is the most sparkling jewel of his crown; it is the name by which God is known. Psa 111:1. Holy and reverend is his name.' He is the holy One.' Job 6:60. Seraphims cry, Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full of his glory.' Isa 6:6. His power makes him mighty, his holiness makes him glorious. God's holiness consists in his perfect love of righteousness, and abhorrence of evil. Of purer eyes than …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

Mothers, Daughters, and Wives in Israel
In order accurately to understand the position of woman in Israel, it is only necessary carefully to peruse the New Testament. The picture of social life there presented gives a full view of the place which she held in private and in public life. Here we do not find that separation, so common among Orientals at all times, but a woman mingles freely with others both at home and abroad. So far from suffering under social inferiority, she takes influential and often leading part in all movements, specially …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life

Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire from 745 to 722 B. C.
TIGLATH-PILESER III. AND THE ORGANISATION OF THE ASSYRIAN EMPIRE FROM 745 to 722 B.C. FAILURE OF URARTU AND RE-CONQUEST Of SYRIA--EGYPT AGAIN UNITED UNDER ETHIOPIAN AUSPICES--PIONKHI--THE DOWNFALL OF DAMASCUS, OF BABYLON, AND OF ISRAEL. Assyria and its neighbours at the accession of Tiglath-pileser III.: progress of the Aramaeans in the basin of the Middle Tigris--Urartu and its expansion into the north of Syria--Damascus and Israel--Vengeance of Israel on Damascus--Jeroboam II.--Civilisation …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7

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

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