Hannah

Hannah was childless and poured out her grief in prayer at the sanctuary, vowing to give her son back to the Lord. God heard her, and she became the mother of Samuel. Her song of thanksgiving praises a God who lifts up the lowly.

• Also known as: Hannah Mother of Samuel
• Role: Mother who prayed for a son
• Key Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10-17, 1 Samuel 1:27-28, 1 Samuel 2:1-10

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