1 Samuel 1:10

1:10 She was very upset ¹  as she prayed to the Lord, and she was weeping uncontrollably. ² 

1 Samuel 9:25

9:25 When they came down from the high place to the town, Samuel spoke with Saul on the roof.

1 Samuel 17:6

17:6 He had bronze shin guards ³  on his legs, and a bronze javelin was slung over his shoulders.

¹ tn Heb “she [was in] bitterness of soul.”

² tn Heb “and weeping, she was weeping.” The infinitive absolute emphasizes the extent of her sorrow. The imperfect verbal form emphasizes the continuation of the action in past time.

³ sn Or “greaves.” These were coverings (probably lined for comfort) that extended from about the knee to the ankle, affording protection for the shins of a warrior.