Pentecost Season · Mary's Visitation · Year C
1 Samuel 2:1-10
The Song of Hannah
May 31, 2028
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 2 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse evangelical notes on the whole chapter.
1 Samuel 2 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed word-level study notes on Hannah's prayer and its aftermath.
1 Samuel 2:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries verse by verse on Hannah's song.
Background & Word Study
1 Samuel 2:1-10, Hannah's Song Enter the Bible
A dedicated passage study on Hannah's song of reversal and its themes.
1 Samuel 2:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew text and parsing for the opening verse of Hannah's song.
1 Samuel 2:1-10 Sefaria
Hebrew text with classic Jewish commentary alongside the English.
1 Samuel Overview BibleProject
Video overview of the book, including Hannah's story and song.
1 Samuel Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the book's setting and themes.
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