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Who was Elkanah?
A man from Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, with two wives, Hannah and Peninnah.
What was the significance of Hannah’s situation?
Hannah had no children, while Peninnah had children, causing Hannah distress.
Where did Elkanah go yearly to worship?
To Shiloh.
Who were the priests present at Shiloh?
Eli, Hophni, and Phinehas.
What did Elkanah give to Peninnah and her children?
Portions of the offerings.
What did Elkanah give to Hannah?
A worthy portion, as he loved her.
Why was Hannah provoked by Peninnah?
Because the Lord had shut up her womb.
What was Hannah’s emotional state during the yearly sacrifices?
She was in bitterness of soul and wept.
What vow did Hannah make to the Lord?
If she bore a son, she would give him to the Lord for all his life.
What did Eli initially think about Hannah’s silent prayer?
He thought she was drunken.
What did Hannah mean by calling herself a woman of a sorrowful spirit?
She had poured out her soul before the Lord.
What was Eli’s response to Hannah’s prayer?
He told her to go in peace and that God would grant her petition.
What did Hannah do after her encounter with Eli?
She ate and her countenance was no more sad.
What name did Hannah give to her son?
Samuel.
What did Hannah say about her son Samuel?
She names him Samuel because she had asked him of the Lord.
What did Hannah decide regarding her visit to Shiloh after Samuel’s birth?
She would not go until Samuel was weaned.
What offerings did Hannah bring to the house of the Lord?
Three bullocks, one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine.
Who did Hannah approach when she brought Samuel to the temple?
Eli.
What did Hannah declare to Eli about her prayer?
She was the woman who prayed for this child.
What did Hannah say she would do with Samuel?
Lend him to the Lord as long as he lives.
True or False: Elkanah had only one wife.
False.
