1 Samuel 2

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 31

1 And Hannah prayed and said: My heart has exulted in Jehovah; my horn has been high in Jehovah. My mouth has been large over my enemies; for I have rejoiced in Your salvation.

2 Not one is holy like Jehovah, for there is not one except You; yea, not one is a rock like our God.

3 Do not multiply your haughty words; let not arrogance go out from your mouth; for Jehovah is a God of knowledge, and by Him actions are weighed.

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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

יְשׁוּעָה salvation H3444 · TWOT 929b
קֶ֫רֶן horn (strength) H7161 · TWOT 2072a
מָשִׁיחַ anointed one H4899 · TWOT 1255c
בְּלִיַּ֫עַל worthlessness H1100 · TWOT 246g
זֶ֫בַח sacrifice H2077 · TWOT 525a
אָמַן faithful H539 · TWOT 116

People & Context

Hannah

Samuel's mother, who prays and sings her song of thanksgiving to Jehovah

Eli

The aged priest at Shiloh who rebukes his sons and hears the prophecy against his house

Samuel

The boy who ministers before Jehovah, girded with a linen ephod, growing in favor

Elkanah

Hannah's husband, who returns to Ramah and is blessed by Eli

Hophni

Wicked son of Eli, fated to die in one day as the sign of judgment

Phinehas

Wicked son of Eli, fated to die in one day as the sign of judgment

Timeline

Hannah's Prayer of Thanksgiving

Hannah prays a prophetic song, exulting in Jehovah's salvation, holiness, and His sovereign power over poverty, wealth, life, and death.

1 Samuel 2:1-10
Samuel Begins Service

Elkanah returns to his house in Ramah while the boy Samuel begins serving Jehovah before Eli the priest.

1 Samuel 2:11
The Wickedness of Eli's Sons

Hophni and Phinehas act wickedly, forcefully taking choice meat from the sacrifices before the fat is burned, despising Jehovah's offerings.

1 Samuel 2:12-17

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