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Hannah Mother of Samuel
About Hannah
Hannah was a devout woman who was barren and deeply distressed. She prayed fervently at the tabernacle in Shiloh, vowing to dedicate her child to God. God answered her prayer, and she gave birth to Samuel, whom she dedicated to serve at the tabernacle. Her prayer of thanksgiving is one of the great hymns of Scripture.
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Hannah's Character Traits
Hannah's Life Timeline
Barrennessc. 1100 BC
Hannah suffers barrenness and is provoked by Peninnah, Elkanah's other wife.
1SA 1:2-7Birth of Samuelc. 1100 BC
God answers Hannah's prayer; she names her son Samuel ('heard by God').
1SA 1:19-20Dedicationc. 1097 BC
Hannah dedicates Samuel to serve at the tabernacle and sings her praise.
1SA 1:24-2:10
Who is linked to Hannah
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- Hannahfather ofSamuel1SA 1:19-20
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Spiritual Lessons from Hannah
Giving Back to God
Hannah asked God for a son and then gave him back. Her prayer wasn't just for personal fulfillment but for God's purposes. True prayer aligns our desires with God's will and holds blessings loosely.
