1 Samuel 1:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They killed a bull as a sacrifice, and then brought the child to Eli.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes Hannah fulfilling her promise by bringing young Samuel to serve God at the temple under Eli's care.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs after Hannah's desperate prayer for a child and her vow to dedicate him to God's service. She has now weaned Samuel (likely around age 3-5) and is bringing him to the tabernacle at Shiloh to live with Eli the priest. The bull was sacrificed as part of the religious ceremony marking this significant moment.

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