Hannah’s Vow and Prayer

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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 on his seat by the doorpost of the LORD’s temple.

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She was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD, and wept bitterly.

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She vowed a vow, and said, “The LORD of Hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your handmaid, and remember me, and not forget your handmaid, but will give to your handmaid a boy, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall come on his head.”

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As she continued praying before the LORD, Eli saw her mouth.

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Now Hannah spoke in her heart. Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.

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Eli said to her, “How long will you be drunken? Put away your wine from you.”

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Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I poured out my soul before the LORD.

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Don’t count your handmaid for a wicked woman; for I have been speaking out of the abundance of my complaint and my provocation.”

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Then Eli answered, “Go in peace; and may the God of Israel grant your petition that you have asked of him.”

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She said, “Let your handmaid find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way, and ate; and her facial expression wasn’t sad any more.

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