Pentecost Season · Mary's Visitation · Year B
1 Samuel 2:1-10
The Song of Hannah
May 31, 2027
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
Commentary on 1 Samuel 2:1-10 (Song of Hannah) Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary on Hannah's prayer and the Song of Hannah.
1 Samuel 2 (Guzik) Enduring Word · David Guzik
Guzik's verse by verse commentary on the chapter.
1 Samuel 2 Commentary Precept Austin
Word studies and expository notes on 1 Samuel 2 and the Song of Hannah.
1 Samuel 2:1 Parallel Commentaries BibleHub
Parallel classic commentaries collected from 1 Samuel 2:1.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 2 StudyLight
Barnes' Notes on the whole chapter of 1 Samuel 2.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: 1 Samuel Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary overview of 1 and 2 Samuel and their major figures.
1 Samuel 2:1 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew text of 1 Samuel 2:1 with parsing and Strong's numbers.
1 Samuel 2 in Hebrew Sefaria
Hebrew text of 1 Samuel 2 with classical Jewish commentaries alongside.
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