1 Samuel 1:20 nasb — It came about in due time, after Hannah had conceived, that she gave birth to a son; and she named him Samuel, saying,…

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"It came about in due time, after Hannah had conceived, that she gave birth to a son; and she named him Samuel, saying, "Because I have asked him of the LORD.""

— 1 Samuel 1:20, NASB

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1 Samuel 1 — Context

17

Then Eli answered and said, "Go in peace; and may the God of Israel grant your petition that you have asked of Him."

18

She said, "Let your maidservant find favor in your sight." So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.

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Then they arose early in the morning and worshiped before the LORD, and returned again to their house in Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her.

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It came about in due time, after Hannah had conceived, that she gave birth to a son; and she named him Samuel, saying, "Because I have asked him of the LORD."

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Then the man Elkanah went up with all his household to offer to the LORD the yearly sacrifice and pay his vow.

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But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, "I will not go up until the child is weaned; then I will bring him, that he may appear before the LORD and stay there forever."

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Elkanah her husband said to her, "Do what seems best to you. Remain until you have weaned him; only may the LORD confirm His word." So the woman remained and nursed her son until she weaned him.

1 Samuel 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 1:20 say?
1 Samuel 1:20 in the NASB reads: “It came about in due time, after Hannah had conceived, that she gave birth to a son; and she named him Samuel, saying, "Because I have asked him of the LORD."”
Where is 1 Samuel 1:20 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 1:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 20.
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 1:20.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 1:20 in?
1 Samuel 1:20 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 1:20?
1 Samuel 1:20 reads (NASB): “It came about in due time, after Hannah had conceived, that she gave birth to a son; and she named him Samuel, saying, "Because I have asked him of the LORD."” 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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