Font Size
1 Samuel 1:8-11
The Message
1 Samuel 1:8-11
The Message
8 Her husband Elkanah said, “Oh, Hannah, why are you crying? Why aren’t you eating? And why are you so upset? Am I not of more worth to you than ten sons?”
9-11 So Hannah ate. Then she pulled herself together, slipped away quietly, and entered the sanctuary. The priest Eli was on duty at the entrance to God’s Temple in the customary seat. Crushed in soul, Hannah prayed to God and cried and cried—inconsolably. Then she made a vow:
Oh, God-of-the-Angel-Armies,
If you’ll take a good, hard look at my pain,
If you’ll quit neglecting me and go into action for me
By giving me a son,
I’ll give him completely, unreservedly to you.
I’ll set him apart for a life of holy discipline.
The Message (MSG)
Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson
Bible Gateway Recommends
The Message Bible, Compact Soft leather-look, tan - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $20.39
Save: $9.60 (32%)
The Message of Psalms: Premier Journaling Edition, thunder symphonic cover
Retail: $12.99
Our Price: $7.49
Save: $5.50 (42%)
Message Slimline Bible, Charcoal Diamond Leather-look
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $26.00 (65%)
The Message, Numbered Edition, Personal Size, with Topical Concordance - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $18.69
Save: $11.30 (38%)
The Message // REMIX 2.0--soft leather-look, textured pieces
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $32.99
Save: $7.00 (18%)