Hannah

Overview

• Testament: Old
• Role: Mother of Samuel
• Family: Wife of Elkanah
• Key Books: 1 Samuel

Biography

Hannah was barren and deeply grieved, but she prayed at Shiloh and vowed to give her son to the LORD. God gave her Samuel, and she kept her vow by bringing him to serve at the house of the LORD.

Key Events

• Hannah’s Prayer - Prays for a son and later praises God
• Samuel’s Calling - Her son grows up before the LORD

Relationships

• Samuel - Son dedicated to the LORD
• Elkanah - Husband
• Eli - Priest who blesses her

Important Verses

• 1 Samuel 1:27-28 - Hannah gives Samuel to the LORD.
• 1 Samuel 2:1 - Hannah rejoices in the LORD.

Cross-References

• Mentioned in: 1 Samuel

Notes

Hannah’s prayer anticipates many themes of Kings: God humbles the proud and raises the lowly.