1 Samuel 2
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 31
Chapter Summary
Hannah's song in thankfulness. The sin of Eli's sons. Samuel's ministry. Eli reproves his sons. A prophecy against Eli's house.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Samuel's mother, who prays and sings her song of thanksgiving to Jehovah
The aged priest at Shiloh who rebukes his sons and hears the prophecy against his house
The boy who ministers before Jehovah, girded with a linen ephod, growing in favor
Hannah's husband, who returns to Ramah and is blessed by Eli
Wicked son of Eli, fated to die in one day as the sign of judgment
Wicked son of Eli, fated to die in one day as the sign of judgment
Timeline
Hannah prays a prophetic song, exulting in Jehovah's salvation, holiness, and His sovereign power over poverty, wealth, life, and death.
1 Samuel 2:1-10Elkanah returns to his house in Ramah while the boy Samuel begins serving Jehovah before Eli the priest.
1 Samuel 2:11Hophni and Phinehas act wickedly, forcefully taking choice meat from the sacrifices before the fat is burned, despising Jehovah's offerings.
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