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1 Samuel 1:8

1 Samuel 1:8
Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou?.... Since it was a time of rejoicing, as every festival…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Am not I better to thee than ten sons? - Ten, a certain for an uncertain number. Is not my especial affection to thee…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 1:1-8

We have here an account of the state of the family into which Samuel the prophet was born. His father's name was…