Texts · 18 · Hannah and Samuel

Samuel, 'God heard'

Hannah names her son Samuel, a name playing on God 'hearing' her prayer.

Names commemorate answered prayers.

Dig deeper

The boy grows in stature and favor with God and people, becoming judge and prophet.

Bible reference: 1 Samuel 1:20; 2:26

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 286

Loading comments…