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but unto Hannah he gave a double portion; for he loved Hannah, but Jehovah had shut up her womb.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A worthy portion - This likely refers to the marginal note. Naturally, she would have received a single portion of the sacrifice (Compare [R…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A worthy portion. —Literally, one portion for two persons: i.e., a double portion. It was an expression of his deep love …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion
Or, one choice portion, as the Targum; the best part or portion in the peac…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Elkanah maintained his attendance at God's altar, despite the unhappy differences in his family. If a family's devotions do not prevail to end its …

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