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."
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.
18 "Thank you for your kindness to your servant," she said. Then she went on her way, had something to eat, and she didn’t look sad any more.
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."