1 Samuel 2

1 Samuel 2

Chart from recommended resource Jensen's Survey of the OT - used by permission 1 Samuel Chart from Charles Swindoll TIMELINE OF THE BOOKS OF SAMUEL, KINGS & CHRONICLES 1107 1011 971 931 853 722 586 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 1 Kings 2 Kings 31 1-4 5-10 11-20 21-24 1-11 12-22 1-17 18-25 1Chr 10 1 Chr 11-19 1 Chr 20-29 2 Chronicles 1-9 2 Chronicles 10-20 2 Chronicles 21-36 Legend: B.C. dates at top of timeline are approximate. Note that 931BC marks the division of the Kingdom into Southern Tribes (Judah and Benjamin) and Ten Northern Tribes. To avoid confusion be aware that after the division of the Kingdom in 931BC, the Southern Kingdom is most often designated in Scripture as "Judah" and the Northern Kingdom as "Israel." Finally, note that 1 Chronicles 1-9 is not identified on the timeline because these chapters are records of genealogy. The Ryrie Study Bible Map on Left ESV Global Study Bible, on right Jensen's Survey of the OT The Man Samuel in 1 Samuel 1-8 1 Samuel 2:1 Then Hannah prayed and said, "My heart exults in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD, My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation. BGT 1 Samuel 2:1 καὶ εἶπεν ἐστερεώθη ἡ καρδία μου ἐν κυρίῳ ὑψώθη κέρας μου ἐν θεῷ μου ἐπλατύνθη ἐπὶ ἐχθροὺς τὸ στόμα μου εὐφράνθην ἐν σωτηρίᾳ σου KJV 1 Samuel 2:1 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. NET 1 Samuel 2:1 Hannah prayed, "My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted high because of the LORD. I loudly denounce my enemies, for I am happy that you delivered me. CSB 1 Samuel 2:1 Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is lifted up by the LORD. My mouth boasts over my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation. ESV 1 Samuel 2:1 And Hannah prayed and said, "My heart exults in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation. NIV 1 Samuel 2:1 Then Hannah prayed and said: "My heart rejoices in the LORD; in the LORD my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. NLT 1 Samuel 2:1 Then Hannah prayed: "My heart rejoices in the LORD! The LORD has made me strong. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me. NRS 1 Samuel 2:1 Hannah prayed and said, "My heart exults in the LORD; my strength is exalted in my God. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in my victory. RSV 1 Samuel 2:1 Hannah also prayed and said, "My heart exults in the LORD; my strength is exalted in the LORD. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in thy salvation. YLT 1 Samuel 2:1 And Hannah prayeth, and saith: 'My heart hath exulted in Jehovah, My horn hath been high in Jehovah, My mouth hath been large over mine enemies, For I have rejoiced in Thy salvation. Ne 11:17 Hab 3:1 Php 4:6 My heart: Lu 1:46,47-56 Ro 5:11 Php 3:3 4:4 1Pe 1:8 horn: Ps 18:2 89:17 92:10 112:8,9 Lu 1:69 my mouth: Ex 15:1,21 Jdg 5:1,2 Ps 51:15 71:8 Rev 18:20 I rejoice: Ps 9:14 13:5 20:5 35:9 118:14 Isa 12:2,3 Hab 3:18 1 Samuel 2 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries HANNAH'S PRAYER EXALTING IN YAHWEH Bergen - Hannah’s prayerful song eloquently affirms core concepts of Israelite faith: the Lord is the great judge and overseer of human destinies and a rewarder of those who earnestly seek him (cf. Heb 11:6). He is the source of empowerment and victory for those who fear him, but for all others he is the overpowering authority who dispenses fearful judgment. The prayer’s emphasis on the Lord’s exaltation of those devalued by others serves not only as a testimony of God’s action in Hannah’s own life. It also foreshadows the Lord’s ways in the lives of Samuel, David, and the nation of Israel. Negatively, it also presages what the Lord would do in judgment against the house of Eli. (Borrow 1 & 2 Samuel - New American Commentary) Now the sons of Eli were worthless men - Recall Hannah used this very term in defending Then - This marks progression. 1Sa 1:28 with Hannah dedicating her son to Yahweh. And now Hannah offers worship to Yahweh. Keep the context in mind - she will leave her firstborn son with Yahweh, and yet she is still so Spirit filled that she worships Yahweh. Hannah prayed and said, "My heart exults in the LORD - Real worship begins in the heart. Note the personal possessive pronoun "my" appearing 3 times (heart...horn [strength]...mouth) and also "I" (rejoice) emphasizing her whole personality sings forth this great song. Wiersbe entitles it "the joy of the LORD.' She begins her prayer with focus on Yahweh, always a good way to enter into His presence. Her first prayer (1Sa 1:10) came from her great distress whereas this prayer comes from her great joy! Exults ('alats) can mean to jump for joy, be joyful, triumphant. Hannah's heart attitude should convict all of us. On one hand she gives her most prized possession and then her gratitude and love of God spills over in one of the most beautiful songs of praise in all of Scripture! Bergen - The object of Hannah’s delight is neither herself—that she has overcome the disgrace of barrenness—nor her son; instead it is the Lord, who is the source of both her son and her happy circumstance. (Borrow 1 & 2 Samuel - New American Commentary) My horn (strength) is exalted in the LORD - Horn (qeren) is used figuratively in at least three ways (1) strength in general (Dt 33:17); (2) arrogant pride (Ps 75:4-5); and (3) political and military power (Da 8:20 - 21).