Hannah’s covenant with the Lord that, if she were given a child, “no razor” would come upon his head seems to be a promise to raise Samuel as a Nazarite, one under a special vow to God never to cut his hair.
It was probably on such a backless seat that Eli was sitting when he heard the news of the death of his sons and fell over backwards, killing himself (see 1 Samuel 4:18). This circumstance would explain why Eli was sitting near a post. These seats usually had no backs and were placed near a wall or post to provide a backrest. In the ancient Middle East, it was customary for certain officials to place a stool or seat in a courtyard or near the gate of the city where they could sit in judgment, hearing cases or complaints. What Is the Significance of Eli’s Sitting upon a Seat by a Post of the Temple?
“She was greatly distressed, because it was a great reproach to a woman among the Jews to be barren because, say some, every one hoped that the Messiah should spring from her line.” (Clarke, Bible Commentary, 2:207.) (24-4) 1 Samuel 1:9. “As the whole family went up to Shiloh to the annual festivals, Peninnah had both sons and daughters to accompany her, but Hannah had none and Peninnah took this opportunity particularly to twit Hannah with her barrenness, by making an ostentatious exhibition of her children. Peninnah, the other wife, “was constantly striving to irritate and vex her, to make her fret-to make her discontented with her lot, because the Lord had denied her children. Who Was Hannah’s Adversary and Why Was Hannah Provoked by Her? Hannah received either more than the others or else a more choice portion because of Elkanah’s love for her (see Clarke, Bible Commentary, 2:206). From his part, Elkanah gave portions of the meat to his family. The rest of the sacrificial animal was given back to the offerer to be eaten in a special feast. After the fat, kidneys, and other parts were burned, the priest customarily received the breast and right shoulder. When Elkanah took his wives and their families to Shiloh (where the tabernacle had been located after the tribes conquered Canaan) to offer sacrifices, a peace offering was made. What Are the “Portions” That Elkanah Gave His Wives and Children? (Individual study students should complete all of this section.) Use Notes and Commentary below to help you as you read and study 1 Samuel 1–15.Ĭomplete Points to Ponder as directed by your teacher. What seems to be the chief difference between Samuel the prophet and Saul the king? The contrast between Samuel and Saul is a major focus of this section of the Old Testament. There is the challenge, for Saul of old and for us today.
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