1 Samuel 1 – Compare Chapter Translations
Verse-by-verse comparison of 1 Samuel 1 across supported Bible translations.
Verse 1
KJV Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:
ASV Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim, of the hill-country of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite:
WEB Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the hill country of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.
YLT And there is a certain man of Ramathaim-Zophim, of the hill-country of Ephraim, and his name <FI>is<Fi> Elkanah, son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, and Ephrathite,
DRB There was a man of Ramathaimsophim, of Mount Ephraim, and his name was Elcana, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliu, the son of Thohu, the son of Suph, an Ephraimite:
DBY And there was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite.
GNV There was a man of one of the two Ramathaim Zophim, of mount Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah the sonne of Ieroham, the sonne of Elihu, the sonne of Tohu, the sonne of Zuph, an Ephrathite:
LSB Now there was a certain man from Ramathaim-zophim from the hill country of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.
Verse 2
KJV And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.
ASV and he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.
WEB He had two wives. The name of one was Hannah, and the name of other Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.
YLT and he hath two wives, the name of the one <FI>is<Fi> Hannah, and the name of the second Peninnah, and Peninnah hath children, and Hannah hath no children.
DRB And he had two wives, the name of one was Anna, and the name of the other Phenenna. Phenenna had children: but Anna had no children.
DBY And he had two wives: the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah; and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.
GNV And he had two wiues: the name of one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.
LSB Now he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah and the name of the other Peninnah; and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.
Verse 3
KJV And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there.
ASV And this man went up out of his city from year to year to worship and to sacrifice unto Jehovah of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, priests unto Jehovah, were there.
WEB This man went up out of his city from year to year to worship and to sacrifice to Yahweh of Armies in Shiloh. The two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, priests to Yahweh, were there.
YLT And that man hath gone up out of his city from time to time, to bow himself, and to sacrifice, before Jehovah of Hosts, in Shiloh, and there <FI>are<Fi> two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, priests to Jehovah.
DRB And this man went up out of his city upon the appointed days, to adore and to offer sacrifice to the Lord of hosts in Silo. And the two sons of Heli, Ophni and Phinees, were there priests of the Lord.
DBY And this man went up out of his city from year to year to worship and to sacrifice to Jehovah of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of Jehovah, were there.
GNV And this man went vp out of his citie euery yeere, to worship and to sacrifice vnto the Lord of hostes in Shiloh, where were the two sonnes of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas Priests of the Lord.
LSB Now that man would go up from his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice to Yahweh of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests to Yahweh there.
Verse 4
KJV And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:
ASV And when the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:
WEB When the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions;
YLT And the day cometh, and Elkanah sacrificeth, and he hath given to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions,
DRB Now the day came, and Elcana offered sacrifice, and gave to Phenenna, his wife, and to all her sons and daughters, portions:
DBY And it came to pass on the day that Elkanah sacrificed, he gave to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and her daughters portions;
GNV And on a day, when Elkanah sacrificed, he gaue to Peninnah his wife and to all her sonnes and daughters portions,
LSB And the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, and he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and her daughters;
Verse 5
KJV But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb.
ASV but unto Hannah he gave a double portion; for he loved Hannah, but Jehovah had shut up her womb.
WEB but to Hannah he gave a double portion, for he loved Hannah, but Yahweh had shut up her womb.
YLT and to Hannah he giveth a certain portion--double, for he hath loved Hannah, and Jehovah hath shut her womb;
DRB But to Anna he gave one portion with sorrow, because he loved Anna. And the Lord had shut up her womb.
DBY but to Hannah he used to give a double portion, for he loved Hannah; but Jehovah had shut up her womb.
GNV But vnto Hannah he gaue a worthy portion: for he loued Hannah, and the Lord had made her barren.
LSB but to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved Hannah, but Yahweh had closed her womb.
Verse 6
KJV And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb.
ASV And her rival provoked her sore, to make her fret, because Jehovah had shut up her womb.
WEB Her rival provoked her severely, to irritate her, because Yahweh had shut up her womb.
YLT and her adversity hath also provoked her greatly, so as to make her tremble, for Jehovah hath shut up her womb.
DRB Her rival also afflicted her, and troubled her exceedingly, insomuch that she upbraided her, that the Lord had shut up her womb:
DBY And her adversary provoked her much also, to make her fret, because Jehovah had shut up her womb.
GNV And her aduersarie vexed her sore, forasmuch as she vpbraided her, because the Lord had made her barren.
LSB Her rival, however, would provoke her bitterly to irritate her because Yahweh had closed her womb.
Verse 7
KJV And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat.
ASV And [as] he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of Jehovah, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat.
WEB As he did so year by year, when she went up to Yahweh’s house. Her rival provoked her; therefore she wept, and didn’t eat.
YLT And so he doth year by year, from the time of her going up into the house of Jehovah, so it provoketh her, and she weepeth, and doth not eat.
DRB And thus she did every year, when the time returned, that they went up to the temple of the Lord: and thus she provoked her: but Anna wept, and did not eat.
DBY And [as] he did so year by year, as often as she went up to the house of Jehovah, she provoked her thus; and she wept and did not eat.
GNV (And so did he yeere by yeere) and as oft as she went vp to the house of the Lord, thus she vexed her, that she wept and did not eate.
LSB And so it would happen year after year, as often as she went up to the house of Yahweh, she would provoke her; so she wept and would not eat.
Verse 8
KJV Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?
ASV And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?
WEB Elkanah her husband said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? Why don’t you eat? Why is your heart grieved? Am I not better to you than ten sons?”
YLT And Elkanah her husband saith to her, `Hannah, why weepest thou? and why dost thou not eat? and why is thy heart afflicted? am I not better to thee than ten sons?'
DRB Then Elcana, her husband, said to her: Anna, why weepest thou? and why dost thou not eat? and why dost thou afflict thy heart? Am not I better to thee than ten children?
DBY And Elkanah her husband said to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? Am not I better to thee than ten sons?
GNV Then sayd Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thine heart troubled? am not I better to thee then ten sonnes?
LSB Then Elkanah her husband said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep and why do you not eat and why is your heart sad? Am I not better to you than ten sons?”
Verse 9
KJV 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.
ASV So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest was sitting upon his seat by the door-post of the temple of Jehovah.
WEB So Hannah rose up after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on his seat by the doorpost of Yahweh’s temple.
YLT And Hannah riseth after eating in Shiloh, and after drinking, and Eli the priest is sitting on the throne by the side-post of the temple of Jehovah.
DRB So Anna arose after she had eaten and drunk in Silo: And Heli, the priest, sitting upon a stool before the door of the temple of the Lord;
DBY And Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk; (now Eli the priest sat upon the seat by the door-post of the temple of Jehovah;)
GNV So Hannah rose vp after that they had eaten and drunke in Shiloh (and Eli the Priest sate vpon a stoole by one of the postes of the Temple of the Lord)
LSB Then Hannah rose after eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat by the doorpost of the temple of Yahweh.
Verse 10
KJV And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.
ASV And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto Jehovah, and wept sore.
WEB She was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to Yahweh, weeping bitterly.
YLT And she is bitter in soul, and prayeth unto Jehovah, and weepeth greatly,
DRB As Anna had her heart full of grief, she prayed to the Lord, shedding many tears,
DBY and she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to Jehovah, and wept much.
GNV And she was troubled in her minde, and prayed vnto the Lord, and wept sore:
LSB And she, bitter of soul, prayed to Yahweh and wept despondently.
Verse 11
KJV 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.
ASV And she vowed a vow, and said, O Jehovah of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thy handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thy handmaid, but wilt give unto thy handmaid a man-child, then I will give him unto Jehovah all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
WEB She vowed a vow, and said, “Yahweh of Armies, if you will indeed look at the affliction of your servant, and remember me, and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a boy, then I will give him to Yahweh all the days of his life, and no razor shall come on his head.”
YLT and voweth a vow, and saith, `Jehovah of Hosts, if Thou dost certainly look on the affliction of Thy handmaid, and hast remembered me, and dost not forget Thy handmaid, and hast given to Thy handmaid seed of men--then I have given him to Jehovah all days of his life, and a razor doth not go up upon his head.'
DRB And she made a vow, saying: O Lord of hosts, if thou wilt look down, and wilt be mindful of me, and not forget thy handmaid, and wilt give to thy servant a manchild: I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his head.
DBY And she vowed a vow, and said, O Jehovah of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thy handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thy handmaid, but wilt give unto thy handmaid a man child, then I will give him to Jehovah all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
GNV Also she vowed a vowe, and sayd, O Lord of hostes, if thou wilt looke on the trouble of thine handmaide, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaide, but giue vnto thine handmaide a manchilde, then I will giue him vnto the Lord all the dayes of his life, and there shall no rasor come vpon his head.
LSB And she made a vow and said, “O Yahweh of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a seed amongst men, then I will give him to Yahweh all the days of his life, and a razor shall never come on his head.”
Verse 12
KJV And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.
ASV And it came to pass, as she continued praying before Jehovah, that Eli marked her mouth.
WEB As she continued praying before Yahweh, Eli saw her mouth.
YLT And it hath been, when she multiplied praying before Jehovah, that Eli is watching her mouth,
DRB And it came to pass, as she multiplied prayers before the Lord, that Heli observed her mouth.
DBY And it came to pass as she continued praying before Jehovah, that Eli marked her mouth.
GNV And as she continued praying before the Lord, Eli marked her mouth.
LSB Now it happened, as she multiplied her praying before Yahweh, that Eli was watching her mouth.
Verse 13
KJV Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
ASV Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
WEB Now Hannah spoke in her heart. Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli thought she was drunk.
YLT and Hannah, she is speaking to her heart, only her lips are moving, and her voice is not heard, and Eli reckoneth her to be drunken.
DRB Now Anna spoke in her heart, and only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard at all. Heli therefore thought her to be drunk,
DBY Now Hannah spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard; and Eli thought she was drunken.
GNV For Hannah spake in her heart: her lips did moue onely, but her voyce was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had bene drunken.
LSB As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart; only her lips were moving, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought she was drunk.
Verse 14
KJV And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.
ASV And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.
WEB Eli said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Get rid of your wine!”
YLT And Eli saith unto her, `Until when are thou drunken? turn aside thy wine from thee.'
DRB And said to her: How long wilt thou be drunk? digest a little the wine, of which thou hast taken too much.
DBY And Eli said to her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.
GNV And Eli sayde vnto her, Howe long wilt thou be drunken? Put away thy drunkennesse from thee.
LSB Then Eli said to her, “How long will you make yourself drunk? Put away your wine from you.”
Verse 15
KJV 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.
ASV 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 I poured out my soul before Jehovah.
WEB Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit. I have not been drinking wine or strong drink, but I poured out my soul before Yahweh.
YLT And Hannah answereth and saith, `No, my lord, A woman sharply pained in spirit I <FI>am<Fi> , and wine and strong drink I have not drunk, and I pour out my soul before Jehovah;
DRB Anna answering, said: Not so, my lord: for I am an exceeding unhappy woman, and have drunk neither wine nor any strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the Lord.
DBY 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 Jehovah.
GNV Then Hannah answered and sayd, Nay my lord, but I am a woman troubled in spirit: I haue drunke neither wine nor strong drinke, but haue powred out my soule before the Lord.
LSB But Hannah answered and said, “No, my lord, I am a woman oppressed in spirit; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before Yahweh.
Verse 16
KJV Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.
ASV Count not thy handmaid for a wicked woman; for out of the abundance of my complaint and my provocation have I spoken hitherto.
WEB Don’t consider your servant a wicked woman; for I have been speaking out of the abundance of my complaint and my provocation.”
YLT put not thy handmaid before a daughter of worthlessness, for from the abundance of my meditation, and of my provocation, I have spoken hitherto.'
DRB Count not thy handmaid for one of the daughters of Belial: for out of the abundance of my sorrow and grief have I spoken till now.
DBY Take not thy handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my grief and provocation have I spoken hitherto.
GNV Count not thine handmaide for a wicked woman: for of the abundance of my complaint and my griefe haue I spoken hitherto.
LSB Do not consider your maidservant as a vile woman, for I have spoken until now out of my great complaint and provocation.”
Verse 17
KJV Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.
ASV Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace; and the God of Israel grant thy petition that thou hast asked of him.
WEB Then Eli answered, “Go in peace; and may the God of Israel grant your petition that you have asked of him.”
YLT And Eli answereth and saith, `Go in peace, and the God of Israel doth give thy petition which thou hast asked of Him.'
DRB Then Heli said to her: Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition, which thou hast asked of him.
DBY And Eli answered and said, Go in peace; and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition which thou hast asked of him.
GNV Then Eli answered, and sayd, Go in peace, and the God of Israel graunt thy petition that thou hast asked of him.
LSB Then Eli answered and said, “Go in peace; and may the God of Israel grant your petition that you have asked of Him.”
Verse 18
KJV 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.
ASV And she said, Let thy handmaid find favor in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat; and her countenance was no more [sad].
WEB She said, “Let your servant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way, and ate; and her facial expression wasn’t sad any more.
YLT And she saith, `Let thy handmaid find grace in thine eyes;' and the woman goeth on her way, and eateth, and her countenance hath not been <FI>sad<Fi> for it any more.
DRB And she said: Would to God thy handmaid may find grace in thy eyes. So the woman went on her way, and ate, and her countenance was no more changed.
DBY And she said, Let thy bondwoman find grace in thy sight. And the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more [as before].
GNV She sayd againe, Let thine handmayd finde grace in thy sight: so the woman went her way, and did eate, and looked no more sad.
LSB And she said, “Let your servant-woman find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.
Verse 19
KJV And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before the LORD, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and the LORD remembered her.
ASV And they rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before Jehovah, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah: and Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and Jehovah remembered her.
WEB They rose up in the morning early, and worshiped before Yahweh, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah. Then Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and Yahweh remembered her.
YLT And they rise early in the morning, and bow themselves before Jehovah, and turn back, and come in unto their house in Ramah, and Elkanah knoweth Hannah his wife, and Jehovah remembereth her;
DRB And they rose in the morning, and worshipped before the Lord: and they returned, and came into their house at Ramatha. And Elcana knew Anna his wife: And the Lord remembered her.
DBY And they rose up early in the morning and worshipped before Jehovah, and returned and came to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife; and Jehovah remembered her.
GNV Then they rose vp early, and worshipped before the Lord, and returned, and came to their house to Ramah. Nowe Elkanah knewe Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembred her.
LSB Then they arose early in the morning and worshiped before Yahweh and turned back and came to their house in Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and Yahweh remembered her.
Verse 20
KJV Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD.
ASV And it came to pass, when the time was come about, that Hannah conceived, and bare a son; and she called his name Samuel, [saying], Because I have asked him of Jehovah.
WEB When the time had come, Hannah conceived, and bore a son; and she named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked him of Yahweh.”
YLT and it cometh to pass, at the revolution of the days, that Hannah conceiveth, and beareth a son, and calleth his name Samuel, `for, from Jehovah I have asked him.'
DRB And it came to pass when the time was come about, Anna conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel: because she had asked him of the Lord.
DBY And it came to pass when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bore a son, and called his name Samuel, [saying,] Because I have asked him of Jehovah.
GNV For in processe of time Hannah conceiued, and bare a sonne, and she called his name Samuel, Because, said she, I haue asked him of the Lord.
LSB Now it happened in due time that Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son; and she named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked him of Yahweh.”
Verse 21
KJV And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto the LORD the yearly sacrifice, and his vow.
ASV And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto Jehovah the yearly sacrifice, and his vow.
WEB The man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer to Yahweh the yearly sacrifice, and his vow.
YLT And the man Elkanah goeth up, and all his house, to sacrifice to Jehovah the sacrifice of the days, and his vow.
DRB And Elcana, her husband, went up, and all his house, to offer to the Lord the solemn sacrifice, and his vow.
DBY And Elkanah her husband, and all his house, went up to sacrifice to Jehovah the yearly sacrifice and his vow.
GNV So the man Elkanah and all his house went vp to offer vnto the Lord the yeerely sacrifice, and his vowe:
LSB Then the man Elkanah went up with all his household to offer to Yahweh the yearly sacrifice and pay his vow.
Verse 22
KJV But Hannah went not up; for she said unto her husband, I will not go up until the child be weaned, and then I will bring him, that he may appear before the LORD, and there abide for ever.
ASV But Hannah went not up; for she said unto her husband, [I will not go up] until the child be weaned; and then I will bring him, that he may appear before Jehovah, and there abide for ever.
WEB But Hannah didn’t go up; for she said to her husband, “Not until the child is weaned; then I will bring him, that he may appear before Yahweh, and stay there forever.”
YLT And Hannah hath not gone up, for she said to her husband, `Till the youth is weaned--then I have brought him in, and he hath appeared before the face of Jehovah, and dwelt there--unto the age.'
DRB But Anna went not up: for she said to her husband: I will not go till the child be weaned, and till I may carry him, that he may appear before the Lord, and may abide always there.
DBY But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, [I will wait] until the child is weaned; then will I bring him, that he may appear before Jehovah, and there abide for ever.
GNV But Hannah went not vp: for she sayd vnto her husband, I will tarie vntill the childe be weined, then I will bring him that hee may appeare before the Lord, and there abide for euer.
LSB But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, “I will not go up until the young boy is weaned; then I will bring him, that he may appear before Yahweh and stay there forever.”
Verse 23
KJV And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Do what seemeth thee good; tarry until thou have weaned him; only the LORD establish his word. So the woman abode, and gave her son suck until she weaned him.
ASV And Elkanah her husband said unto her, Do what seemeth thee good; tarry until thou have weaned him; only Jehovah establish his word. So the woman tarried and gave her son suck, until she weaned him.
WEB Elkanah her husband said to her, “Do what seems good to you. Wait until you have weaned him; only may Yahweh establish his word.” So the woman waited and nursed her son, until she weaned him.
YLT And Elkanah her husband saith to her, `Do that which is good in thine eyes; abide till thy weaning him; only, Jehovah establish His word;' and the woman abideth and suckleth her son till she hath weaned him,
DRB And Elcana, her husband, said to her: Do what seemeth good to thee, and stay till thou wean him: and I pray that the Lord may fulfil his word. So the woman staid at home, and gave her son suck, till she weaned him.
DBY And Elkanah her husband said to her, Do what is good in thy sight: abide until thou hast weaned him; only, may Jehovah fulfil his word. And the woman abode, and gave her son suck until she weaned him.
GNV And Elkanah her husband sayd vnto her, Do what seemeth thee best: tarie vntill thou hast weined him: only the Lord accomplish his word. So the woman abode, and gaue her sonne sucke vntill she weined him.
LSB And Elkanah her husband said to her, “Do what is good in your eyes. Remain until you have weaned him; only may Yahweh establish His word.” So the woman remained and nursed her son until she weaned him.
Verse 24
KJV And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and brought him unto the house of the LORD in Shiloh: and the child was young.
ASV And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bullocks, and one ephah of meal, and a bottle of wine, and brought him unto the house of Jehovah in Shiloh: and the child was young.
WEB When she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bulls, and one ephah of meal, and a bottle of wine, and brought him to Yahweh’s house in Shiloh. The child was young.
YLT and she causeth him to go up with her when she hath weaned him, with three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and she bringeth him into the house of Jehovah at Shiloh, and the youth <FI>is but<Fi> a youth.
DRB And after she had weaned him, she carried him with her, with three calves, and three bushels of flour, and a bottle of wine, and she brought him to the house of the Lord in Silo. Now the child was as yet very young:
DBY And she took him up with her when she had weaned him, with three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a flask of wine, and brought him to the house of Jehovah to Shiloh; and the boy was young.
GNV And when she had weined him, she tooke him with her with three bullockes and an Ephah of floure and a bottell of wine, and brought him vnto the house of the Lord in Shiloh, and the childe was yong.
LSB Now when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with a three-year-old bull and one ephah of flour and a jug of wine and brought him to the house of Yahweh in Shiloh, although the boy was young.
Verse 25
KJV And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli.
ASV And they slew the bullock, and brought the child to Eli.
WEB They killed the bull, and brought the child to Eli.
YLT And they slaughter the bullock, and bring in the youth unto Eli,
DRB And they immolated a calf, and offered the child to Heli.
DBY And they slaughtered the bullock, and brought the boy to Eli.
GNV And they slewe a bullocke, and brought the childe to Eli.
LSB Then they slaughtered the bull and brought the young boy to Eli.
Verse 26
KJV And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD.
ASV And she said, Oh, my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto Jehovah.
WEB She said, “Oh, my lord, as your soul lives, my lord, I am the woman who stood by you here, praying to Yahweh.
YLT and she saith, `O, my lord, thy soul liveth! my lord, I <FI>am<Fi> the woman who stood with thee in this <FI>place<Fi> , to pray unto Jehovah;
DRB And Anna said: I beseech thee, my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord: I am that woman, who stood before thee here praying to the Lord.
DBY And she said, Oh my lord, [as] thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here to pray to Jehovah.
GNV And she said, Oh my Lord, as thy soule liueth, my lord, I am the woman that stoode with thee here praying vnto the Lord.
LSB And she said, “Oh, my lord! As your soul lives, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you, praying to Yahweh.
Verse 27
KJV For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
ASV For this child I prayed; and Jehovah hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
WEB I prayed for this child; and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of him.
YLT for this youth I prayed, and Jehovah doth give to me my petition which I asked of Him;
DRB For this child did I pray, and the Lord hath granted me my petition, which I asked of him.
DBY For this boy I prayed; and Jehovah has granted me my petition which I asked of him.
GNV I prayed for this childe, and the Lord hath giuen me my desire which I asked of him.
LSB For this young boy I prayed, and Yahweh has given me my petition which I asked of Him.
Verse 28
KJV Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there.
ASV therefore also I have granted him to Jehovah; as long as he liveth he is granted to Jehovah. And he worshipped Jehovah there.
WEB Therefore I have also given him to Yahweh. As long as he lives he is given to Yahweh.” He worshiped Yahweh there.
YLT and also I have caused him to be asked for Jehovah, all the days that he hath lived--he is asked for Jehovah;' and he boweth himself there before Jehovah.
DRB Therefore I also have lent him to the Lord all the days of his life, he shall be lent to the Lord. And they adored the Lord there. And Anna prayed, and said:
DBY And also I have lent him to Jehovah: all the days that he lives, he is lent to Jehovah. And he worshipped Jehovah there.
GNV Therefore also I haue giuen him vnto the Lord: as long as he liueth hee shalbe giuen vnto the Lord: and he worshipped the Lord there.
LSB So I have also dedicated him to Yahweh; as long as he lives, he is dedicated to Yahweh.” So he worshiped Yahweh there.