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Hannah

Facts:

Hannah was the mother of the prophet Samuel. She was one of two wives of Elkanah.

• Hannah was not able to conceive a child, which was a great grief to her.
• At the temple, Hannah earnestly prayed for God to give her a son, promising to dedicate him to serving God.
• God granted her request and when the boy Samuel was old enough, she brought him to serve at the temple.
• God also gave Hannah other children after that.

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(See also: conceive, Samuel)

Bible References:

• 1 Samuel 01:1-2
• 1 Samuel 02:1

Word Data:

• Strong's: H2584