Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Verse Takeaways
1
An Oath or a Blessing?
Commentators discuss Hannah's phrase, "as thy soul liveth." Some scholars identify it as a type of oath common in that era, similar to others found in the books of Samuel and Kings. However, at least one commentator suggests it is a respectful blessing or a prayer for Eli's long life, arguing that a devout woman like Hannah would not swear by a person, but only by God.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
1 Samuel
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
Commentaries
4
Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 1:26
18th Century
Theologian
As your soul lives - This oath is unique to the Books of Samuel, in which it occurs six times, and to the Books of Kings, in which,…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 1:26
19th Century
Bishop
O my lord, as thy soul liveth. —“This oath is peculiar to the Books of Samuel, in which it occurs six times, and to the B…
John Gill
On 1 Samuel 1:26
17th Century
Pastor
And she said, O my lord
According to the Targum, it is a supplication or request, I beseech you, my lord; that is, t…
Go Ad-Free
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
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…