1 Samuel 1:16 akjv — Count not your handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken till…

American King James Version

"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 1:16, American King James Version

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1 Samuel 1 — Context

13

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

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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.

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

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Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant you your petition that you have asked of him.

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And she said, Let your handmaid find grace in your sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad. ¶

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And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before the LORD, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the LORD remembered her.

1 Samuel 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 1:16 say?
1 Samuel 1:16 in the American King James Version reads: “Count not your handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken till now. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 1:16 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 1:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 16.
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 1:16.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 1:16 in?
1 Samuel 1:16 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 1:16?
1 Samuel 1:16 reads (AKJV): “Count not your handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken till now. ” 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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