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God's Generous Return
Hannah gave her only son to God's service, and in return, God blessed her with five more children. Commentators like Charles Spurgeon emphasize this as a powerful illustration of divine generosity, noting that God 'always pays good interest' on what is faithfully given to Him. Her sacrifice was met with abundance.
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1 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Samuel 2:21
18th Century
Theologian
See the marginal references. The words "before the Lord" have a special reference to His residence at the tabernacle.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Samuel 2:11–36
19th Century
Bishop
The Service of the boy Samuel in the Sanctuary—The Dissolute Life of the Sons of Eli—The Doom of the House of Ithamar.
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Samuel 2:19–21
19th Century
Preacher
Moreover his mother made him a little coat, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacr…
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John Gill
On 1 Samuel 2:21
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord visited Hannah
In a way of mercy, approving and confirming the blessing of Eli; or rather granting the …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Samuel 2:11–26
17th Century
Minister
Samuel, being devoted to the Lord in a special manner, was from a child employed about the sanctuary in the services he was capable of. As he did t…