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1 Samuel 1:12

1 Samuel 1:12
And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord,.... Being very earnest and importunate with him to grant…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 1:9-18

Elkanah had gently reproved Hannah for her inordinate grief, and here we find the good effect of the reproof.

I. It…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

continued praying Lit. "multiplied to pray," i.e. "prayed long and earnestly."

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