1 Samuel 1:10 net — As for her, she was very distressed. She prayed to the LORD and was, in fact, weeping.

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"As for her, she was very distressed. She prayed to the LORD and was, in fact, weeping."

— 1 Samuel 1:10, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 1 — Context

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This is how it would go year after year. As often as she went up to the LORD’s house, Peninnah would offend her that way.) So she cried and refused to eat.

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Then her husband Elkanah said to her,“Hannah, why are you crying and why won’t you eat? Why are you so upset? Am I not better to you than ten sons?”

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So Hannah got up after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. At the time Eli the priest was sitting in his chair by the doorpost of the LORD’s sanctuary.

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As for her, she was very distressed. She prayed to the LORD and was, in fact, weeping.

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She made a vow saying,“O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, if you would truly look on the suffering of your servant, and would keep me in mind and not neglect your servant, and give your servant a male child, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life. His hair will never be cut.”

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It turned out that she did a great deal of praying before the LORD. Meanwhile Eli was watching her mouth.

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As for Hannah, she was speaking in her mind. Only her lips were moving; her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was a drunkard.

1 Samuel 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 1:10 say?
1 Samuel 1:10 in the NET Bible reads: “As for her, she was very distressed. She prayed to the LORD and was, in fact, weeping.”
Where is 1 Samuel 1:10 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 1:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 10.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 1:10.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 1:10 in?
1 Samuel 1:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 1:10?
1 Samuel 1:10 reads (NET): “As for her, she was very distressed. She prayed to the LORD and was, in fact, weeping.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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