ESV Reformation Study Bible – 1 Sam 1:24
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1 Sam 1:24

1:24 three-year-old bull . . . skin of wine. According to Num. 15:8–10, the fulfillment of a vow was to be accompanied by an offering of a young bull, fine flour, and wine. Hannah brings all three, but in larger measure than required.