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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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19th Century
Anglican
Only the Lord establish his word. —No special word or promise of the Eternal in the case of the infant Samuel is recorded…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Elkanah her husband said unto her, do what seems yougoodHe spoke like a kind and …
Presbyterian
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…
