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10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord and wept sorely.

11 And she vowed a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if Thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of Thine handmaid, and remember me and not forget Thine handmaid, but wilt give unto Thine handmaid a manchild, then I will give him unto the Lord all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.”

12 And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli observed her mouth.

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