He puts my feet in shackles; he watches closely all my paths.’

He turned streams into a desert, springs of water into arid land,

As for his people, he turned a desert into a pool of water, and a dry land into springs of water.

Would he contend with me with great power? No, he would only pay attention to me.

Now don’t let my lord the king be concerned about the report that has come saying, ‘All the king’s sons are dead.’ It is only Amnon who is dead.”

Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife saying, “May the Lord raise up for you descendants from this woman to replace the one that she dedicated to the Lord.” Then they would go to their home.

Was it just today that I began to inquire of God on his behalf? Far be it from me! The king should not accuse his servant or any of my father’s house. For your servant is not aware of all this – not in whole or in part!”