King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD.
Complete Jewish Bible:
So Hannah got up after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. 'Eli the cohen was sitting on his seat by the doorpost of the temple of ADONAI.
Berean Standard Bible:
So after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh, Hannah stood up. Now Eli the priest was sitting on a chair by the doorpost of the temple of the LORD.
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
So Hannah{H2584} rose up{H6965} after{H310} they had eaten{H398} in Shiloh{H7887}, and after{H310} they had drunk{H8354}. Now Eli{H5941} the priest{H3548} sat{H3427} upon a seat{H3678} by a post{H4201} of the temple{H1964} of the LORD{H3068}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Samuel 3:3
- And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God [was], and Samuel was laid down [to sleep];
Psalms 27:4
- One [thing] have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
2 Samuel 7:2
- That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.
Psalms 5:7
- ¶ But as for me, I will come [into] thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: [and] in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
1 Samuel 3:15
- And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel feared to shew Eli the vision.
Psalms 29:9
- The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of [his] glory.
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Commentary for 1 Samuel 1:9
1 Samuel 1:9 is a verse that captures a moment within the broader narrative of Hannah, a woman who was one of two wives of a man named Elkanah. The historical context of this verse is set during a time when the Israelites would go to Shiloh to worship and offer sacrifices at the tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place of God before the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. The tabernacle served as the religious center for the Israelites during this period.
In the verse, after a meal and likely a sacrificial feast, Hannah stands up, which is significant because it follows a scene where she was weeping and praying silently for a child, being barren and distressed. Her posture of rising is indicative of her determination and the urgency of her prayer. Eli, the high priest, is mentioned as sitting on a seat by a post of the temple (tabernacle), which underscores his position of authority and his proximity to the sacred space where Israelites came to seek God's presence.
The themes present in this verse include barrenness and the associated sorrow, the fervency of prayer, and the role of the priesthood in Israelite society. Hannah's situation reflects the cultural and social challenges faced by women who were unable to bear children during this time. Her interaction with Eli that follows in the subsequent verses leads to a profound moment of intercession and blessing, which ultimately results in the birth of her son Samuel, who would become one of Israel's greatest prophets and leaders. This verse sets the stage for the transition from the period of the judges to the monarchy in Israel, with Samuel playing a pivotal role in this transformation.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2584
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַנָּה
Transliteration: Channâh
Pronunciation: khan-naw'
Description: from חָנַן; favored; Channah, an Israelitess; Hannah. - Strong's Number: H6965
There are 596 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוּם
Transliteration: qûwm
Pronunciation: koom
Description: a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative); abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). - Strong's Number: H310
There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחַר
Transliteration: ʼachar
Pronunciation: akh-ar'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. - Strong's Number: H398
There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָכַל
Transliteration: ʼâkal
Pronunciation: aw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. - Strong's Number: H7887
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁילֹה
Transliteration: Shîylôh
Pronunciation: shee-lo'
Description: or שִׁלֹה; or שִׁילוֹ; or שִׁלוֹ; from the same as שִׁילֹה; Shiloh, a place in Palestine; Shiloh. - Strong's Number: H8354
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁתָה
Transliteration: shâthâh
Pronunciation: shaw-thaw'
Description: a primitive root; to imbibe (literally or figuratively); [idiom] assuredly, banquet, [idiom] certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk ([idiom] -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of שָׁקָה.) - Strong's Number: H5941
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵלִי
Transliteration: ʻÊlîy
Pronunciation: ay-lee'
Description: from עָלָה; lofty; Eli, an Israelite highpriest; Eli. - Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. - Strong's Number: H3427
There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשַׁב
Transliteration: yâshab
Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. - Strong's Number: H3678
There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כִּסֵּא
Transliteration: kiççêʼ
Pronunciation: kis-say'
Description: or כִּסֵּה; from כָּסָה; properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied); seat, stool, throne. - Strong's Number: H4201
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְזוּזָה
Transliteration: mᵉzûwzâh
Pronunciation: mez-oo-zaw'
Description: or מְזֻזָה; from the same as זִיז; a door-post (as prominent); (door, side) post. - Strong's Number: H1964
There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הֵיכָל
Transliteration: hêykâl
Pronunciation: hay-kawl'
Description: probably from יָכֹל (in the sense of capacity); a large public building, such as a palace or temple; palace, temple. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.