And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The LORD give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to the LORD. And they went unto their own home.
And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, saying, 'May the LORD give you more children through this woman in return for the child you have given to the LORD.' Then they went back to their own home.
The priest Eli is blessing Hannah and her husband, asking God to give them more children because they gave their son Samuel to serve God.
📚 Historical Context
This blessing comes after Hannah brought her young son Samuel to the temple to serve under Eli the priest, fulfilling her vow to dedicate him to God's service. In ancient Israel, children were considered a blessing from God, and having many descendants was seen as a sign of divine favor. Hannah had previously been barren and desperate for a child, making this blessing particularly meaningful.
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