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  2. Hannah (/ ˈ h æ n ə /; Hebrew: חַנָּה ‎ Ḥannā "favor, grace") is one of the wives of Elkanah mentioned in the First Book of Samuel. According to the Hebrew Bible she was the mother of Samuel .

  3. Oct 6, 2021 · Hannah was the second wife of Elkanah and prayed for a child for years. God answered her prayer and she gave Samuel to Him, who became a great leader in Israel.

    • Jack Zavada
  4. May 23, 2024 · Hannah was the wife of Elkanah and the mother of Samuel. She struggled with infertility, prayed for a son, and gave him to God as a Nazirite. Her story reveals God's love, grace, and faithfulness.

    • Danielle Bernock
  5. Hannah, (11th century bce), in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), the mother of the prophet Samuel. Childless as one of the two wives of Elkanah, she prayed for a son, promising to dedicate him to God. Her prayers were answered, and she brought forth Samuel and took the child to Shiloh for religious.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  6. Sep 19, 2022 · Hannah is a biblical figure who defies the stereotype of a barren wife and a submissive mother. She prays for a son, Samuel, who becomes a prophet and a leader of Israel, and she carves out a niche for herself in history.

  7. Learn about Hannah, the biblical figure who was barren, prayed for a son, and gave him to God. Discover her strengths, weaknesses, lessons, and how to apply them to your life.

  8. Feb 15, 2024 · Hannah is an important figure in the Bible. She is mentioned frequently throughout the Old and New Testaments, and her story is one of faith, humility, and dedication to God. Hannah was the daughter of a man named Elkanah who led a community of priests and Levites.