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1 Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh.
4 He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah.
9 Hannah in grief prays for a child.
12 Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her.
19 Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned.
24 She presents him, according to her vow, to the Lord.
