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HANNAH PRAISES GOD, ELI INFLUENCES SAMUEL

Hannah praises God, exalting and honoring Him. Hannah recognizes that God is the giver of life and of all good things. Hannah acknowledges that God gives strength to His kings, referring to the king of Israel that the Israelites have been hoping for and alluding to the future reign of Jesus.

Eli has sons who are rebellious, wicked, and do not know God, unlike Samuel, who grew up in Eli's presence and learned to serve as a priest. Eli blesses Hannah and she has three more sons and two daughters. Samuel continues to grow up knowing God and serving people.