1 Samuel 1:13
Now Hannah spoke in her heart. Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she was drunk.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
In Context
12As she continued praying before the LORD, Eli saw her mouth.
14Eli said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Get rid of your wine!”
Cross References
Genesis 24:42I came today to the spring, and said, ‘The LORD, the God of my master Abraham, if now you do prosper my way which I go—
Nehemiah 2:4Then the king said to me, “What is your request?” So I prayed to the God of heaven.
Zechariah 9:15The LORD of Armies will defend them. They will destroy and overcome with sling stones. They will drink, and roar as through wine. They will be filled like bowls, like the corners of the altar.
Romans 8:26In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered.
Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 1:10-19
Hannah's Prayer. ( b. c. 1140.) 9 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 . 10 And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the Lord , and wept sore. 11 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… Read the whole commentary →