And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh visited Hannah, and she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters. The child Samuel grew before Yahweh.
- BSB So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.
- NKJV And the Lord visited Hannah, so that she conceived and bore three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile the child Samuel grew before the Lord.
- NASB The Lord indeed visited Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew up before the Lord.
- NLT And the Lord blessed Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord.
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Quick answer
The Lord gave Hannah three more sons and two daughters, while Samuel grew before the Lord. God abundantly rewarded her faith.
Overview
God's gracious visitation gave Hannah five more children, far surpassing the one she had relinquished. The note that 'Samuel grew before Yahweh' shows him flourishing in God's presence and service. Hannah's story testifies that those who give to God in faith find Him generous beyond their asking.
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- Luke 2:40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
- 1 Sam 3:19And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.
- Gen 21:1And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.
- 1 Sam 2:26And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.
- Judg 13:24And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.
- Luke 1:80And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
- Luke 1:68Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,
- 1 Sam 1:19–20And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before the LORD, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the LORD remembered her.
- Luke 2:52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
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