10 She was terribly upset, and prayed to the Lord as she cried and cried. 11 She made a vow, asking, "Lord Almighty, if only you would pay attention to the suffering of your servant and remember me, and not forget me but give me a son, then I will dedicate him to the Lord for his whole life, and no razor shall ever touch his head."
13 Hannah was praying in her head, and though her lips were moving, her voice made no sound. Eli thought she must be drunk.
14 "Do you have to come here drunk?" he asked. "Get rid of your wine!"
15 "It’s not that, my lord," Hannah replied. "I’m a very miserable woman. I haven’t been drinking wine or beer; I’m just pouring my heart out to the Lord.
20 In due course she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, "Because I asked the Lord for him."
27 I prayed for this boy, and since the Lord has given me what I asked him for, 28 now I’m giving him to the Lord. As long as he lives he will be dedicated to the Lord." And he1:28. "He": presumably referring to Elkhanah. Some versions change this to "they." worshiped the Lord there.