1 Samuel 1:17

Hannah Prays for a Son · 1 Samuel 1:9–18
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Translations

Modern
“Go in peace,” Eli replied, “and may the God of Israel grant the petition you have asked of Him.”
Traditional
Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.
Literal
And Eli answered and said, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant your petition that you have asked of Him.”
Latin
Tunc Heli ait ei: Vade in pace: et Deus Israël det tibi petitionem tuam quam rogasti eum.

Original

Hebrew
English
“Go in peace,” Eli replied, “and may the God of Israel grant the petition you have asked of Him.”

Notes

A blessing was more than just wishful thinking. It was often God's way of giving a real benefit (see, for example, Genesis 27:1–40; 28:1–4; 32:22–32; 48:1–49:28). Because this blessing from God's high priest assured Hannah that her prayer would be answered, she was no longer sad.

Theme notes and profiles

Eli Sarah Infertility The Priestly Blessing

People

Eli: High priest and judge of Israel at Shiloh Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Barrenness Eli Hannah Joshua, Book of Phinehas Rathamin Samuel, Books of First and Second Shiloh Vow, Vows

Topics

Barrenness: Miraculously Removed: Hannah Children in Answer to Prayer: Hannah Eli: His Benediction Upon Hannah Hannah: Her Trials and Prayer, and Promise Intercession: Exemplified Misjudgment of Hannah Prayer: Answered: Hannah, Asking to Give Birth to a Child Samuel: Miraculous Birth of Uncharitableness of Eli Toward Hannah Weeping of Hannah Women: Hannah, the Mother of Samuel