1Samuel:1:9-18

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* So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh , and after they had drunk . Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD . * And she was in bitterness of soul , and prayed unto the LORD , and wept sore . * And she vowed a vow , and said , O LORD of hosts , if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid , and remember me , and not forget thine handmaid , but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child , then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life , and there shall no razor come upon his head . * And it came to pass , as she continued praying before the LORD , that Eli marked her mouth . * Now Hannah , she spake in her heart ; only her lips moved , but her voice was not heard : therefore Eli thought she had been drunken . * And Eli said unto her , How long wilt thou be drunken ? put away thy wine from thee . * And Hannah answered and said , No , my lord , I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit : I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink , but have poured out my soul before the LORD . * Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial : for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto . * Then Eli answered and said , Go in peace : and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him . * And she said , Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight . So the woman went her way , and did eat , and her countenance was no more sad .

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