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16 Count not thine handmaid as a daughter of Belial, for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.”

17 Then Eli answered and said, “Go in peace; and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of Him.”

18 And she said, “Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her countenance was no more sad.

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