It happenedyearafter year,as oftenas she wentup to the houseof the LORD,she would provokeher; so she weptand would not eat.
My hearthas been smittenlike grassand has witheredaway, Indeed,I forgetto eatmy bread.
Becauseof the loudnessof my groaningMy bonesclingto my flesh.
that eightymencamefrom Shechem,from Shiloh,and from Samariawith their beardsshavedoffand their clothestornand their bodies gashed,having grain offeringsand incensein their handsto bringto the houseof the LORD.
Her rival,however, would provokeher bitterlyto irritateher, becausethe LORDhad closedher womb.
Then Elkanahher husbandsaidto her, "Hannah,whydo you weepand whydo you not eatand whyis your heartsad?Am I not betterto you thantensons?"
Then Hannahprayedand said,"My heartexultsin the LORD;My hornis exaltedin the LORD,My mouthspeaksboldlyagainstmy enemies,BecauseI rejoicein Your salvation.
And his motherwould makehim a littlerobeand bringit to him from yearto yearwhen she would comeup with her husbandto offerthe yearlysacrifice.
