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The Persistence of Prayer
Commentators note that Hannah "continued praying," indicating a prolonged and earnest plea. John Gill describes her as importunate, unwilling to stop until her request was heard. This wasn't a quick or casual prayer, but a model of persistent faith that pours out the heart before God.
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1 Samuel
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 1:12
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord ,
&c.] Being very earnest and importunate with him to …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 1:9–18
17th Century
Minister
Hannah mingled tears with her prayers; she considered the mercy of our God, who knows the troubled soul. God allows us, in prayer, not only to ask …