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1 Samuel 1:25

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Berean Standard Bible

And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they slew the bullock, and brought the child to Eli.

Bible in Basic English

And when they had made an offering of the ox, they took the child to Eli.

Free Bible Version

After they had slaughtered the bull, they presented the boy to Eli.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli.

Translation for Translators

After the priest had slaughtered the bull and offered it to Yahweh on the altar, Hannah and Elkanah brought the boy to Eli.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They killed the bull, and they brought the child to Eli.

Noah Webster Bible

And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli.

World English Bible

They killed the bull, and brought the child to Eli.

Young's Literal Translation

And they slaughter the bullock, and bring in the youth unto Eli,

Context

The Birth of Samuel

²⁴Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh.²⁵And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli.

Summary

In this verse, Hannah expresses her gratitude to God for answering her prayer and granting her a son, Samuel. She acknowledges God's faithfulness and sovereignty in fulfilling her heart's desire. Hannah's act of dedicating Samuel to the Lord reflects her commitment to raising him in service to God. This verse highlights the importance of keeping promises made to God and the blessings that come from trusting in His provision.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And they slew a bullock,.... One of the three Hannah brought, unless the singular is put for the plural, and so all three were slain, some for sacrifice, and some for food perhaps; or if only one was slain, it might be offered as a sacrifice previous to the presentation of Samuel; or else was made a present of to Eli, at the introduction of Samuel to him, as follows: and brought the child to Eli: to be under his care, to he instructed and trained up by him in the service of the tabernacle; from hence it appears that Elkanah the husband of Hannah came along with her at this time.

1 Samuel 1:25

The Birth of Samuel

²⁴Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh.²⁵And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli.

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Berean Standard Bible

And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they slew the bullock, and brought the child to Eli.

Bible in Basic English

And when they had made an offering of the ox, they took the child to Eli.

Free Bible Version

After they had slaughtered the bull, they presented the boy to Eli.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli.

Translation for Translators

After the priest had slaughtered the bull and offered it to Yahweh on the altar, Hannah and Elkanah brought the boy to Eli.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They killed the bull, and they brought the child to Eli.

Noah Webster Bible

And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli.

World English Bible

They killed the bull, and brought the child to Eli.

Young's Literal Translation

And they slaughter the bullock, and bring in the youth unto Eli,