1 Samuel 2:19 net — His mother used to make him a small robe and bring it up to him from time to time when she would go up with her husband…

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"His mother used to make him a small robe and bring it up to him from time to time when she would go up with her husband to make the annual sacrifice."

— 1 Samuel 2:19, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

16

If the individual said to him,“They should certainly burn the fat away first, then take for yourself whatever you wish,” he would say,“No! Give it now! If not, I’ll take it by force!”

17

The sin of these young men was very great in the LORD’s sight, for they treated the LORD’s offering with contempt.

18

Now Samuel was ministering with the favor of the LORD. The boy was dressed in a linen ephod.

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His mother used to make him a small robe and bring it up to him from time to time when she would go up with her husband to make the annual sacrifice.

20

Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife saying,“May the LORD establish descendants for you from this woman in place of the one that she dedicated to the LORD.”Then they would go to their home.

21

And indeed the LORD attended to Hannah. She got pregnant and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. But the boy Samuel grew up before the LORD.

22

Eli was very old. And he would hear about everything that his sons used to do to all the people of Israel and how they used to go to bed with the women who were stationed at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

1 Samuel 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 2:19 say?
1 Samuel 2:19 in the NET Bible reads: “His mother used to make him a small robe and bring it up to him from time to time when she would go up with her husband to make the annual sacrifice.”
Where is 1 Samuel 2:19 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 19.
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 2:19.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 2:19 in?
1 Samuel 2:19 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 2:19?
1 Samuel 2:19 reads (NET): “His mother used to make him a small robe and bring it up to him from time to time when she would go up with her husband to make the annual sacrifice.” 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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