And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:
When it came time for Elkanah to make his offering, he would give portions of the sacrificial meal to his wife Peninnah and to all of her sons and daughters.
This verse shows Elkanah giving food portions from his religious sacrifice to his wife Peninnah and all her children.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during Israel's time of judges, when families would travel to Shiloh to offer sacrifices at the tabernacle. After making burnt offerings, families would share in a fellowship meal from part of the sacrificed animal. Elkanah had two wives - a common practice in that era - and this verse sets up the painful contrast with Hannah, his other wife who had no children to receive portions.
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