1 The song of Hannah. 12 The sons of Eli, wicked. 13 The new custom of the Priests. 18 Samuel ministereth before the Lord. 20 Eli blesseth Elkanah and his wife. 23 Eli reproveth his sons. 27 God sendeth a Prophet to Eli. 31 Eli is menaced for not chastising his children.

And Hannah [a]prayed, and said, Mine heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine [b]horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is [c]enlarged over mine enemies, because I rejoice in thy salvation.

There is none holy as the Lord: yea, there is none besides thee, and there is no god like our God.

Speak [d]no more presumptuously: let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him enterprises are established.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 2:1 After that she had obtained a son by prayer, she gave thanks.
  2. 1 Samuel 2:1 I have recovered strength and glory by the benefit of the Lord.
  3. 1 Samuel 2:1 I can answer them that reprove my barrenness.
  4. 1 Samuel 2:3 In that ye condemn my barrenness, ye show your pride against God.

Hannah’s Prayer

Then Hannah prayed and said:(A)

“My heart rejoices(B) in the Lord;
    in the Lord my horn[a](C) is lifted high.
My mouth boasts(D) over my enemies,(E)
    for I delight in your deliverance.

“There is no one holy(F) like(G) the Lord;
    there is no one besides you;
    there is no Rock(H) like our God.

“Do not keep talking so proudly
    or let your mouth speak such arrogance,(I)
for the Lord is a God who knows,(J)
    and by him deeds(K) are weighed.(L)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Samuel 2:1 Horn here symbolizes strength; also in verse 10.