1 Samuel 1:1-28, 1 Samuel 1:24-28

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Samuel 1:19-28

1 Samuel 1:19-Hosea : . Samuel is Born and Dedicated to Yahweh.— The family went home and in due time a son was born to Hannah, whom she called Shemuel (Samuel), possibly, “ His name is God.” “ His Name” = Yahweh, i.e. “ Yahweh is God” ; cf. Elijah and Joel, which have a similar meaning. When Samuel was weaned, i.e. after two years at least, perhaps longer, as he is said to have “ ministered” apparently at once, Hannah took him to Shiloh, made an offering of a bullock (LXX of 1 Samuel... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 1:1

Ramathaim-zophirn, called Ramah, 1 Samuel 1:19, and here is the dual number Ramathaim, i.e. double Ramah, probably because it consisted of two parts, whereof the one might be called the old city, the other the new, both being united into one; and the additional title of Zophim, which signifies watch-towers, or watchmen, may note either the height of its situation, which made it fit for that use; or that the prophets, who are called watchmen, as Ezekiel 3:17, had a school or college there. An... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 1:2

He had two wives; as divers other good men had in those ages. And it is probable that he took a second wife, to wit, Peninnah, because Hannah, who being first named seems to have been his first wife, was barren. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 1:3

Yearly, to wit, at one of the solemn feasts, which probably was the passover, when he not only went up himself, but carried his wife and children with him. Compare 1 Samuel 1:7. Or, at the appointed days or times; Heb. from days to days; or, from time to time, i.e. at the three solemn feasts, when he, together with all other males, were obliged to go to worship God in the place appointed; and at other times, when he as a Levite was to go thither in his course. To sacrifice; not in his own... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 1:4

To wit, out of the sacrifice of his peace-offerings, the greatest part whereof fell to the offerer, and was eaten by him and his friends or guests before the Lord, Leviticus 3:0; Leviticus 7:0; Deuteronomy 12:12; Deuteronomy 16:11; and out of this he gave them all parts or portions, as the master of the feast used to do to guests. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 1:5

A worthy portion, or, an honourable or select part, such as the master of the feast usually gave to the person most respected or beloved. See Genesis 43:34; 1 Samuel 9:23,1 Samuel 9:24. He loved Hannah, with a singular and eminent love. Compare Genesis 29:30. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 1:6

Her adversary, or, her troubler, or vexer, or enemy; for so her envy or jealousy made her, though so nearly related. Compare Genesis 29:30; Leviticus 18:18. To make her fret, against her husband, or against God, or within herself. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 1:7

As he did so, i.e. either as oft as he went and carried them with him to worship; or as Elkanah expressed peculiar kindness to Hannah, as was said, 1 Samuel 1:5. Year by year, i.e. every year, at the days or times mentioned, 1 Samuel 1:3. When she went up to the house of the Lord. This circumstance is noted, first, As the occasion of the contention, because at such times they were forced to more society with one another by the way, and in their lodgings; whereas at home they had distinct... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 1:8

Oughtest thou not to value my hearty love to thee, more than the having of as many sons as Peninnah hath? She would willingly change conditions with thee. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Samuel 1:9

After they had eaten, i.e. Elkanah and his company, except Hannah. Or, she; for though at first she eat nothing, yet upon her husband’s invitation and encouragement she might eat afterwards; though the former may seem more probable. Upon a seat, or throne; for it is manifest it was raised higher than ordinary, 1 Samuel 4:18. Here he might sit, either as the judge, or rather as high priest, to hear and answer such as came to him for advice, and to inspect and direct the worship of God as need... read more

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