10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD, and wept bitterly. in…: Heb. bitter of soul

11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thy handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thy handmaid, but wilt give to thy handmaid a son, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. a man…: Heb. seed of men

12 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli observed her mouth. continued…: Heb. multiplied to pray

13 Now Hannah, spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she was drunk.

14 And Eli said to her, How long wilt thou be drunk? put away thy wine from thee.

15 And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD. of a sorrowful…: Heb. hard of spirit

16 Count not thy handmaid for a wicked woman: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I been speaking. complaint: or, meditation

17 Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.

18 And she said, Let thy handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and ate, and her countenance was no more sad.

19 And they rose in the morning early, and worshipped before the LORD, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the LORD remembered her.

20 Therefore it came to pass, when the time had arrived after Hannah had conceived, that she bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when…: Heb. in revolution of daysSamuel: that is, Asked of God