Pentecost Season · Mary's Visitation · Year A
1 Samuel 2:1-10
The Song of Hannah
May 31, 2026
Overview & Insights
"My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in my God." (1 Samuel 2:1)
After dedicating her son Samuel to the Lord, Hannah sings a prayer exalting God who reverses fortunes, raising the poor and humbling the proud. Her song is a close forerunner of Mary's Magnificat.
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Commentary
1 Samuel 1:9-11, 19-20; 2:1-10 Working Preacher
A Luther Seminary commentary on Hannah's prayer and the Song of Hannah.
1 Samuel 2 Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse by verse evangelical commentary on the chapter, including the Song of Hannah.
1 Samuel 2 verse by verse Precept Austin
A deep study page compiling Hebrew word studies, cross references, and many expositors on 1 Samuel 2.
Classic commentaries on 1 Samuel 2 BibleHub
A classic aggregator stacking Barnes, Gill, Ellicott, and other historic commentators verse by verse.
1 Samuel 2, Barnes' Notes StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on the whole of 1 Samuel 2, verse by verse.
Background & Word Study
1 Samuel Enter the Bible
A Luther Seminary overview of 1 and 2 Samuel and their major figures.
1 Samuel 2:1 interlinear BibleHub
The Hebrew text of 1 Samuel 2:1 word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers.
1 Samuel 2 in Hebrew Sefaria
The Hebrew text with classical Jewish commentaries alongside for close reading of the song.
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