1 Samuel 1:9 asv — So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest was sitting upon his sea…

American Standard Version

"So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest was sitting upon his seat by the door-post of the temple of Jehovah. "

— 1 Samuel 1:9, American Standard Version

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1 Samuel 1 — Context

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And her rival provoked her sore, to make her fret, because Jehovah had shut up her womb.

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And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of Jehovah, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat.

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And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?

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So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest was sitting upon his seat by the door-post of the temple of Jehovah.

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And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto Jehovah, and wept sore.

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And she vowed a vow, and said, O Jehovah of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thy handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thy handmaid, but wilt give unto thy handmaid a man-child, then I will give him unto Jehovah all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.

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

1 Samuel 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 1:9 say?
1 Samuel 1:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest was sitting upon his seat by the door-post of the temple of Jehovah. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 1:9 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 1:9 in?
1 Samuel 1:9 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 1:9?
1 Samuel 1:9 reads (ASV): “So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest was sitting upon his seat by the door-post of the temple of Jehovah. ” 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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