KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD blessed Hannah with more children - she had three more sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the LORD's presence.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God blessed Hannah with five more children after Samuel, while Samuel continued to grow up serving God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes after Hannah had given her firstborn son Samuel to serve in the temple under Eli the priest, fulfilling her vow to God. In ancient Israel, having many children was considered a great blessing and sign of God's favor. Hannah's additional children showed God's faithfulness in rewarding her sacrifice and devotion.
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