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◄ 1 Samuel 2:21►

New International Version
And the LORD was gracious to Hannah; she gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.

New Living Translation
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.

English Standard Version
Indeed the LORD visited Hannah, and she conceived and bore three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew in the presence of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.

New King James Version
And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived and bore three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile the child Samuel grew before the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
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.

NASB 1995
The LORD visited Hannah; and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew before the LORD.

NASB 1977
And the LORD visited Hannah; and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew before the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yahweh indeed visited Hannah; and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. And the young boy Samuel grew before Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
And [the time came when] the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew before the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD paid attention to Hannah’s need, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD paid attention to Hannah’s need, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.

American Standard Version
And Jehovah visited Hannah, and she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD was kind to Hannah, and she had three more sons and two daughters. But Samuel grew up at the LORD's house in Shiloh.

English Revised Version
And the LORD visited Hannah, and she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Lord came to Hannah. She became pregnant [five times] and had three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in front of the Lord.

Good News Translation
The LORD did bless Hannah, and she had three more sons and two daughters. The boy Samuel grew up in the service of the LORD.

International Standard Version
The LORD took note of Hannah, and she became pregnant and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel continued to grow, and the LORD was constantly with him.

NET Bible
So the LORD graciously attended to Hannah, and she was able to conceive and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. The boy Samuel grew up at the LORD's sanctuary.

New Heart English Bible
The LORD visited Hannah, and she bore more children, three sons and two daughters. The child Samuel grew before the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
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.

World English Bible
Yahweh visited Hannah, and she conceived and bore three sons and two daughters. The child Samuel grew before Yahweh.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
When YHWH has looked after Hannah, then she conceives and bears three sons and two daughters; and the youth Samuel grows up with YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
When Jehovah hath looked after Hannah, then she conceiveth and beareth three sons and two daughters; and the youth Samuel groweth up with Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
For Jehovah reviewed Hannah, and she will conceive and bear three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel will be magnified with Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord visited Anna, and she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters: and the child Samuel became great before the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the Lord visited Hannah, and she conceived and bore three sons and two daughters. And the youth Samuel was magnified with the Lord.

New American Bible
The LORD favored Hannah so that she conceived and gave birth to three more sons and two daughters, while young Samuel grew up in the service of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
And the LORD took note of Hannah; she conceived and bore three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the LORD blessed Hannah, and she conceived and bore three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew before the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH visited Khanna and she conceived and she bore three sons and two daughters, and the boy Shemueil grew before LORD JEHOVAH

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
So the LORD remembered Hannah, and she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord visited Anna, and she bore yet three sons, and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the Lord.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Eli's Wicked Sons
…20And Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, saying, “May the LORD give you children by this woman in place of the one she dedicated to the LORD.” Then they would go home.21So 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.22Now Eli was very old, and he heard about everything his sons were doing to all Israel and how they were sleeping with the women who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.…

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Cross References

Genesis 21:1-2
Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.

Genesis 30:22-24
Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said. / She named him Joseph, and said, “May the LORD add to me another son.”

Exodus 23:26
No woman in your land will miscarry or be barren; I will fulfill the number of your days.

Deuteronomy 7:13-14
He will love you and bless you and multiply you. He will bless the fruit of your womb and the produce of your land—your grain, new wine, and oil, the young of your herds and the lambs of your flocks—in the land that He swore to your fathers to give you. / You will be blessed above all peoples; among you there will be no barren man or woman or livestock.

Psalm 113:9
He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!

Psalm 127:3-5
Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. / Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. / Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.

Psalm 128:3-4
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table. / In this way indeed shall blessing come to the man who fears the LORD.

Isaiah 54:1
“Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD.

Isaiah 66:9
Shall I bring a baby to the point of birth and not deliver it?” says the LORD. “Or will I who deliver close the womb?” says your God.

Job 42:12-13
So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. / And he also had seven sons and three daughters.

Luke 1:13-14
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. / He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,

Luke 1:57-58
When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son. / Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.

Luke 2:40
And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.

Luke 2:52
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

John 16:21
A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world.

Treasury of Scripture

And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.

visited

1 Samuel 1:19,20
And 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…

Genesis 21:1
And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.

Luke 1:68
Blessedbe the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,

grew

1 Samuel 2:26
And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.

1 Samuel 3:19
And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.

Judges 13:24
And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.

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1 Samuel 2

1.Hannah's song in thankfulness
12.The sin of Eli's sons
18.Samuel's ministry
20.by Eli's blessing Hannah is more fruitful
22.Eli reproves his sons
27.A prophecy against Eli's house

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

So the LORD attended to Hannah
This phrase highlights the divine intervention and faithfulness of God in response to Hannah's prayers. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, barrenness was often seen as a source of shame and a sign of divine disfavor. Hannah's earlier prayer in1 Samuel 1:10-11 shows her deep distress and her vow to dedicate her child to the LORD if He granted her a son. The LORD's attention to Hannah signifies His compassion and the fulfillment of His promises, echoing His faithfulness to other women in the Bible, such as Sarah and Rachel, who also experienced miraculous births.

and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters
This phrase underscores the abundant blessing that God bestowed upon Hannah. After the birth of Samuel, whom she dedicated to the LORD, God continued to bless her with more children. This multiplication of her offspring can be seen as a sign of divine favor and a reversal of her previous barrenness. It also reflects the biblical theme of God blessing those who are faithful to Him, as seen in the stories of other patriarchs and matriarchs. The number of children, five in total, may symbolize completeness and God's generous provision.

Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD
Samuel's upbringing in the presence of the LORD indicates his unique role and calling as a prophet and judge in Israel. Raised in the tabernacle under the guidance of Eli the priest, Samuel was set apart for God's service from a young age. This phrase foreshadows his future significance in Israel's history, as he would anoint the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. The presence of the LORD signifies not only physical proximity to the tabernacle but also spiritual growth and divine favor. Samuel's life parallels that of Jesus Christ, who also grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man (Luke 2:52).

Persons / Places / Events

1.Hannah
A devout woman who was initially barren but fervently prayed for a child. God answered her prayers, and she became the mother of Samuel, whom she dedicated to the LORD.

2.The LORD
The covenant God of Israel, who is attentive to the prayers of His people and acts according to His will and purpose.

3.Samuel
The firstborn son of Hannah, dedicated to the LORD's service. He grew up to be a significant prophet and judge in Israel.

4.Shiloh
The place where the tabernacle of the LORD was located during this time, and where Samuel was raised in the presence of the LORD.

5.Eli
The high priest at Shiloh, under whose care Samuel was raised.

Teaching Points

God's Faithfulness
God is faithful to His promises and attentive to the prayers of His people. Just as He remembered Hannah, He remembers us in our times of need.

The Power of Prayer
Hannah's account emphasizes the importance of persistent and heartfelt prayer. We are encouraged to bring our deepest desires and needs before God.

God's Sovereignty
The LORD's intervention in Hannah's life demonstrates His sovereign control over all circumstances, including the opening and closing of the womb.

Dedication to God
Hannah's dedication of Samuel to the LORD serves as a model for us to dedicate our lives and the lives of our children to God's service.

Growth in God's Presence
Samuel's growth in the presence of the LORD highlights the importance of spiritual growth and development in a godly environment.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 2:21?

2.How does 1 Samuel 2:21 demonstrate God's faithfulness in answering prayer?

3.What role does Hannah's faith play in God's blessing in 1 Samuel 2:21?

4.How can we trust God's timing as seen in 1 Samuel 2:21?

5.How does 1 Samuel 2:21 connect to God's promises in other Scriptures?

6.How can we apply Hannah's example of faith in our own lives today?

7.How does 1 Samuel 2:21 demonstrate God's faithfulness in answering prayer?

8.What does 1 Samuel 2:21 reveal about God's role in family and childbearing?

9.How does Hannah's story in 1 Samuel 2:21 challenge modern views on faith and patience?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 2?

11.How do we reconcile 2 Samuel 21:19 (attributing Goliath's death to Elhanan) with David's victory in 1 Samuel 17?

12.1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?

13.In 2 Samuel 21:19, how could Elhanan have killed Goliath when David is credited with that feat in 1 Samuel 17?

14.Who killed Goliath? (1 Samuel 17:49 vs. 2 Samuel 21:19)

What Does 1 Samuel 2:21 Mean

So the LORD attended to Hannah

- “So the LORD attended to Hannah” (1 Samuel 2:21) echoes1 Samuel 1:19, where the Lord “remembered her.” God’s mindful care moves from promise to fulfillment.

- The phrase underscores His personal involvement, similar toGenesis 21:1 with Sarah andLuke 1:13 with Elizabeth.

- Key truths:

• God hears persistent, faith-filled prayer (1 Samuel 1:10–17;Psalm 34:15).

• He remains faithful to His covenant nature (Deuteronomy 7:9).

• Divine timing often follows seasons of waiting, refining character while magnifying His glory (James 5:11).

And she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters

- Hannah had vowed to dedicate her firstborn (1 Samuel 1:11). In response, the Lord multiplied back five more children.

- This illustrates the principle that surrendered gifts invite greater blessing (Luke 6:38;Proverbs 3:9-10).

- It also fulfills Old-Testament promises that fruitfulness accompanies obedience (Deuteronomy 28:11;Psalm 127:3-5).

- Observations:

• God’s generosity exceeds what we release to Him.

• Each child is a tangible reminder of His covenant mercy (Psalm 103:17).

• The narrative encourages parents to trust God with what they dedicate to Him.

Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD

- While Hannah’s home bustles with new life, Samuel matures at Shiloh under Eli’s oversight (1 Samuel 2:18).

- Growth “in the presence of the LORD” points to:

• Spiritual formation anchored in worship and service (Psalm 84:4).

• Ongoing favor—paralleling Jesus’ childhood inLuke 2:40, 52.

• God’s preparation of a prophet during national decline, showing His redemptive plan continues alongside private blessings (Judges 21:25;1 Samuel 3:1).

- Practical takeaways:

• Children flourish when placed where God is honored (Proverbs 22:6).

• Family blessing and ministry calling are not competing but complementary facets of God’s design.

summary

1 Samuel 2:21 reveals a God who remembers, rewards, and raises up. Hannah’s prayers are answered abundantly; her sacrifice unlocks multiplied blessing; and Samuel’s steady growth assures Israel’s future leadership. The verse invites confidence that the Lord sees, supplies, and shapes His people for His glory.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

So
כִּֽי־(kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

the LORD
יְהוָה֙(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

attended to
פָקַ֤ד(p̄ā·qaḏ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6485:To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

Hannah,
חַנָּ֔ה(ḥan·nāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2584:Hannah -- mother of Samuel

and she conceived
וַתַּ֛הַר(wat·ta·har)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 2029:To conceive, become pregnant

and gave birth to
וַתֵּ֥לֶד(wat·tê·leḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205:To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

three
שְׁלֹשָֽׁה־(šə·lō·šāh-)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969:Three, third, thrice

sons
בָנִ֖ים(ḇā·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1121:A son

and two
וּשְׁתֵּ֣י(ū·šə·tê)
Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc
Strong's 8147:Two (a cardinal number)

daughters.
בָנ֑וֹת(ḇā·nō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 1323:A daughter

Meanwhile, the boy
הַנַּ֥עַר(han·na·‘ar)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5288:A boy, lad, youth, retainer

Samuel
שְׁמוּאֵ֖ל(šə·mū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8050:Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israel

grew up
וַיִּגְדַּ֛ל(way·yiḡ·dal)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1431:To grow up, become great

in the presence of
עִם־(‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973:With, equally with

the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

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OT History: 1 Samuel 2:21 Yahweh visited Hannah and she conceived (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa)