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1 Samuel 1:13 nasb — As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were moving, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought sh…

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"As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were moving, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought she was drunk."

— 1 Samuel 1:13, NASB

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1 Samuel 1 — Context

10

She, greatly distressed, prayed to the LORD and wept bitterly.

11

She made a vow and said, "O LORD of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a son, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and a razor shall never come on his head."

12

Now it came about, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli was watching her mouth.

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As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were moving, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought she was drunk.

14

Then Eli said to her, "How long will you make yourself drunk? Put away your wine from you."

15

But Hannah replied, "No, my lord, I am a woman oppressed in spirit; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the LORD.

16

"Do not consider your maidservant as a worthless woman, for I have spoken until now out of my great concern and provocation."

1 Samuel 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 1:13 say?
1 Samuel 1:13 in the NASB reads: “As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were moving, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought she was drunk.”
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 (NASB): “As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were moving, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought she was drunk.” 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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