1 Samuel 2:5

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

People who had plenty of food in the past must now work to get food. But those who were hungry in the past now grow fat on food. The woman who was not able to have children now has seven children. But the woman who had many children is sad because her children are gone.

Cross References

Luke 1:53

He filled the hungry with good things, but he sent the rich away with nothing.

Psalm 113:9

He gives children to the woman whose home is empty. He makes her a happy mother. Praise the Lord!

Jeremiah 15:9

The enemy will attack with swords and kill the people. They will kill the survivors from Judah. A woman with seven children will lose them. She will cry until she becomes weak and struggles to breathe. She will be upset and confused, because her bright day has become dark.” This message is from the Lord.

Psalm 34:10

Even strong lions get weak and hungry, but those who go to the Lord for help will have every good thing.

Luke 16:25

“But Abraham said, ‘My child, remember when you lived? You had all the good things in life. But Lazarus had nothing but problems. Now he is comforted here, and you are suffering.

Isaiah 54:1

“Woman, be happy! You have not had any children, but you should be very happy. “Yes, the woman who is alone will have more children than the woman with a husband.” This is what the Lord says.

1 Samuel 1:6

Peninnah always upset Hannah and made her feel bad because the Lord had not made her able to have children.

1 Samuel 1:20

By that time the following year, Hannah had become pregnant and had a son. She named him Samuel. She said, “His name is Samuel because I asked the Lord for him.”

Galatians 4:27

The Scriptures say, “Be happy, woman—you who cannot have children. Be glad you never gave birth. Shout and cry with joy! You never felt those labor pains. The woman who is alone will have more children than the woman who has a husband.” Isaiah 54:1

Ruth 4:15

He will make you alive again and care for you in your old age. Your daughter-in-law made it happen because she bore this child for you. She loves you, and she is better for you than seven sons.”

Isaiah 33:9

The land is sick and dying. Lebanon is dying and Sharon Valley is dry and empty. Bashan and Carmel once grew beautiful plants—but now those plants have stopped growing.