1 Samuel 1:12

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Hannah prayed to the Lord a long time. Eli was watching her mouth while she was praying.

Cross References

James 5:16

So always tell each other the wrong things you have done. Then pray for each other. Do this so that God can heal you. Anyone who lives the way God wants can pray, and great things will happen.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Never stop praying.

Colossians 4:2

Never stop praying. Be ready for anything by praying and being thankful.

Ephesians 6:18

Pray in the Spirit at all times. Pray with all kinds of prayers, and ask for everything you need. To do this you must always be ready. Never give up. Always pray for all of God’s people.

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus taught the followers that they should always pray and never lose hope. He used this story to teach them:

1 Samuel 1:11

She made a special promise to God and said, “Lord All-Powerful, you can see how sad I am. Remember me. Don’t forget me. If you will give me a son, I will give him to you. He will be yours his whole life, and as a Nazirite, he will not drink wine or strong drink, and no one will ever cut his hair.”

1 Samuel 1:13

Hannah was praying in her heart. Her lips were moving, but since she did not say the words out loud, Eli thought she was drunk.