1 Samuel 1:5
“But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion,.... Or, one choice portion, as the Targum; the best part or portion in the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A worthy portion - Probably as in the margin. Naturally she would have had a single portion of the sacrifice (compare…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion - The Hebrew here is very obscure, יתן מנה אחת אפים yitten manah achath appayim; he…
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…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a worthy portion Lit., one portion for two persons : a double portion. If the text is sound, this seems to be the best…
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