Then Eli answered, Go in peace; and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have asked of him.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The God of Israel grant thee thy petition. —The character of Eli is a deeply interesting one.

He was weak and over-indulgent toward…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then Eli answered and said, go in peace
He found he was mistaken in her, and that her discourse was not only sober and rationa…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 …

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