KJV ORIGINAL
For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For this child I prayed, and the LORD has given me what I asked of him:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Hannah is declaring that her son Samuel is the direct answer to her fervent prayers to God.
📚 Historical Context
Hannah was a barren woman who desperately wanted a child and made a vow to God that if He gave her a son, she would dedicate him to the Lord's service. After years of heartache and mockery from her husband's other wife, Hannah finally conceived and gave birth to Samuel. She is now preparing to fulfill her vow by bringing Samuel to serve at the tabernacle under Eli the priest.
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