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1 Samuel 1:10-18

10 In bitterness of soul Hannah wept much and prayed to the Lord.

11 And she made a vow, saying, “O Lord Almighty, if you will only look upon your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.”

12 As she kept on praying to the Lord, Eli observed her mouth.

13 Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard. Eli thought she was drunk

14 and said to her, “How long will you keep on getting drunk? Get rid of your wine.”

15 “Not so, my lord,” Hannah replied, “I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or beer; I was pouring out my soul to the Lord.

16 Do not take your servant for a wicked woman; I have been praying here out of my great anguish and grief.”

17 Eli answered, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.”

18 She said, “May your servant find favor in your eyes.” Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast.

Cross References for 1 Samuel 1:10-18

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2 Kings 4:27 - When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she took hold of his feet. Gehazi came over to... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:27 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 4:27

Psalms 50:15 - and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” Click to read the verse Psalms 50:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 50:15

Psalms 91:15 - He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him ... Click to read the verse Psalms 91:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 91:15

Jeremiah 22:10 - Do not weep for the dead king or mourn his loss; rather, weep bitterly for him who is exiled, b... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:10

Genesis 50:10 - When they reached the threshing floor of Atad, near the Jordan, they lamented loudly and bitter... Click to read the verse Genesis 50:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:10

1 Samuel 30:6 - David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter i... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:6 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:6

Luke 22:44 - And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling t... Click to read the verse Luke 22:44 Click to read the verse Luke 22:44

Proverbs 31:6 - Give beer to those who are perishing, wine to those who are in anguish; Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:6

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Job 3:20 - “Why is light given to those in misery, and life to the bitter of soul, Click to read the verse Job 3:20 Click to read the verse Job 3:20

Psalms 119:145 - ק Qoph I call with all my heart; answer me, O Lord, and I will obey your decrees. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:145 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:145

Judges 21:2 - The people went to Bethel, where they sat before God until evening, raising their voices and we... Click to read the verse Judges 21:2 Click to read the verse Judges 21:2

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2 Samuel 17:8 - You know your father and his men; they are fighters, and as fierce as a wild bear robbed of her... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:8 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:8

Isaiah 54:6 - The Lord will call you back as if you were a wife deserted and distressed in spirit— a wife who... Click to read the verse Isaiah 54:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 54:6

Jeremiah 13:17 - But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride; my eyes will weep bitter... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 13:17

Job 7:11 - “Therefore I will not keep silent; I will speak out in the anguish of my spirit, I will complai... Click to read the verse Job 7:11 Click to read the verse Job 7:11

Job 9:18 - He would not let me regain my breath but would overwhelm me with misery. Click to read the verse Job 9:18 Click to read the verse Job 9:18

Lamentations 3:15 - He has filled me with bitter herbs and sated me with gall. Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:15 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:15

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Isaiah 38:15 - But what can I say? He has spoken to me, and he himself has done this. I will walk humbly all m... Click to read the verse Isaiah 38:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 38:15

Job 10:1 - “I loathe my very life; therefore I will give free rein to my complaint and speak out in the bi... Click to read the verse Job 10:1 Click to read the verse Job 10:1

Proverbs 14:10 - Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:10