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Elkanah her husband said to her, Do what seems you good; wait until you have weaned him; only Yahweh establish his word. So the woman waited and nursed her son, until she weaned him.

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A Model of Godly Partnership

Commentators note Elkanah's response as a model of a kind and supportive husband. He doesn't demand his own way but affirms Hannah's wise plan to stay home and nurse Samuel. His leadership is characterized by consideration and partnership, prioritizing the well-being of his wife and child.

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1 Samuel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Samuel 1:23

19th Century

Bishop

Only the Lord establish his word. —No special word or promise of the Eternal in the case of the infant Samuel is recorded…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 1:23

17th Century

Pastor

And Elkanah her husband said unto her, do what seems you
good
He spoke like a kind and …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 1:19–28

17th Century

Minister

Elkanah and his family had a journey before them, and a family of children to take with them, yet they would not move until they had worshipped God…

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