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Yahweh makes poor, and makes rich: He brings low, he also lifts up.

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God's Sovereign Control

All commentators agree that this verse is a powerful declaration of God's absolute sovereignty. Hannah rejoices that God, not luck or human effort alone, ultimately controls our financial status and social standing. As Charles Spurgeon notes, Hannah had a 'clear view of the sovereignty of God,' seeing His hand overruling all mortal things. This truth provides a foundation for trusting God in every circumstance.

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1 Samuel

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Samuel 2:2–7

19th Century

Preacher

There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let n…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Samuel 2:7

17th Century

Pastor

The Lord makes poor, and makes rich
Which is true in a natural sense of the same persons, as might be exemplified in…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Samuel 2:1–10

17th Century

Minister

Hannah's heart rejoiced, not in Samuel, but in the Lord. She looks beyond the gift, and praises the Giver. She rejoiced in the salvation of the Lor…