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Tag Archives: Elkanah
Who is Samuel? – 1 Samuel 1-28
Samuel, whose name means “heard of God,” was dedicated to God by his mother, Hannah, as part of a vow she made before he was born (1 Samuel 1:11). Hannah had been barren and prayed so fervently for a child that … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Samuel - Kings & Covenants
Tagged 1 Samuel, David, Eli, Elkanah, faithfulness, Hannah, Israel, Judges, Monarchy, Old Testament, Old Testament History, Samuel, Saul
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