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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