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1 Samuel 1:13 akjv — Now Hannah, she spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had be…

American King James Version

" Now Hannah, she spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. "

— 1 Samuel 1:13, American King James Version

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1 Samuel 1 — Context

10

And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD, and wept sore.

11

And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your handmaid, and remember me, and not forget your handmaid, but will give to your handmaid a man child, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come on his head.

12

And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.

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Now Hannah, she spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

14

And Eli said to her, How long will you be drunken? put away your wine from you.

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And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.

16

Count not your handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken till now.

1 Samuel 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 1:13 say?
1 Samuel 1:13 in the American King James Version reads: “ Now Hannah, she spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 1:13 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 1:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 13.
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 1:13.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 1:13 in?
1 Samuel 1:13 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 1:13?
1 Samuel 1:13 reads (AKJV): “ Now Hannah, she spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. ” 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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