16 Don’t think of me as a wicked woman;(A) I’ve been praying from the depth of my anguish and resentment.”(B)

17 Eli responded, “Go in peace,(C) and may the God of Israel grant the request you’ve made of him.”(D)

18 “May your servant find favor with you,”(E) she replied. Then Hannah went on her way; she ate and no longer looked despondent.[a](F)

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Footnotes

  1. 1:18 Lit and her face was not to her again

16 Do not take your servant for a wicked woman; I have been praying here out of my great anguish and grief.”(A)

17 Eli answered, “Go in peace,(B) and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.(C)

18 She said, “May your servant find favor in your eyes.(D)” Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast.(E)

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