Christmas Season · The Holy Family of Jesus: Mary and Joseph · Year C
1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28 or Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
Hannah Dedicates Samuel
January 1, 2028
Overview & Insights
"For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition that I made to him. Therefore I have lent him to the LORD." (1 Samuel 1:27-28)
After years of grief over her childlessness, Hannah's prayer at Shiloh is answered with the birth of Samuel. True to her vow, she brings the boy to the tabernacle once he is weaned and gives him over to the LORD's service, a fitting parallel to Mary and Joseph presenting Jesus.
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Commentary
1 Samuel 1 Commentary: The Birth of Samuel Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse by verse walkthrough of Hannah's vow and Samuel's dedication.
1 Samuel 1:20 Commentaries BibleHub
A side by side library of classic commentaries on the verse.
1 Samuel 1 (Gill's Exposition) StudyLight
Gill's full verse by verse notes on Hannah's prayer and vow.
1 Samuel 1 Commentary Precept Austin
A devotional, cross-reference heavy walkthrough of the chapter.
First Samuel Bible Study, Lesson 1 Agape Bible Study
A Catholic Bible study introduction to 1 Samuel covering Hannah's story.
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