King James Version

What Does 1 Samuel 1:12 Mean?

“And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth. continued: Heb. multiplied to pray”

Context

And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. in: Heb. bitter of soul

And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. a man: Heb. seed of men

And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth. continued: Heb. multiplied to pray

Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.

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Topics in This Verse

Prayer

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

**7. Beth-lehem-judah--**so called in contradistinction to a town of the same name in Zebulun (Jos 19:15). **of the family--**that is, tribe. **of Judah--**Men of the tribe of Levi might connect themselves, as Aaron did (Ex 6:23), by marriage with another tribe; and this young Levite belonged to the tribe of Judah, by his mother's side, which accounts for his being in Beth-lehem, not one of the Levitical cities.

Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of 1 Samuel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

1 Samuel 1:12 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.