Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After he was weaned, she took the boy with her, young as he was, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour and a skin of wine, and brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. New Living Translation When the child was weaned, Hannah took him to the Tabernacle in Shiloh. They brought along a three-year-old bull for the sacrifice and a basket of flour and some wine. English Standard Version And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. And the child was young. Berean Standard Bible Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. Berean Literal Bible And she took him up with her when she had weaned him, along with a three-year-old bull and one ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and she brought him to the house of YHWH in Shiloh; and the boy was a young boy. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Now when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bulls, one ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and brought him to the house of the LORD in Shiloh. And the child was young. New American Standard Bible Now when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with a three-year-old bull, one ephah of flour, and a jug of wine, and brought him to the house of the LORD in Shiloh, although the child was young. NASB 1995 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 the LORD in Shiloh, although the child was young. NASB 1977 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 the LORD in Shiloh, although the child was young. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible Now when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a leather bottle of wine [to pour over the burnt offering for a sweet fragrance], and she brought Samuel to the LORD’S house in Shiloh, although the child was young. Berean Annotated Bible Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull [three bulls], an ephah of flour <20 qt / 22 l>, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD {YHWH} at Shiloh (place of rest). Christian Standard Bible When she had weaned him, she took him with her to Shiloh, as well as a three-year-old bull, half a bushel of flour, and a clay jar of wine. Though the boy was still young, she took him to the LORD’s house at Shiloh. Holman Christian Standard Bible When she had weaned him, she took him with her to Shiloh, as well as a three-year-old bull, half a bushel of flour, and a jar of wine. Though the boy was still young, she took him to the LORD’s house at Shiloh. American Standard Version 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. English Revised Version 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 the LORD in Shiloh: and the child was young. GOD'S WORD® Translation As soon as she had weaned Samuel, she took him with her. She also brought a three-year-old bull, half a bushel of flour, and a full wineskin. She brought him to the LORD's house at Shiloh while the boy was [still] a child. Good News Translation After she had weaned him, she took him to Shiloh, taking along a three-year-old bull, a bushel of flour, and a leather bag full of wine. She took Samuel, young as he was, to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. International Standard Version Then, when she had weaned him, she brought him up with her to Shiloh, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. She brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh, and the boy was young. NET Bible Once she had weaned him, she took him up with her, along with three bulls, an ephah of flour, and a container of wine. She brought him to the LORD's house at Shiloh, even though he was young. New Heart English Bible Then she took him to Shiloh along with a three-year old bull, and bread, and an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. And she came to the house of the LORD in Shiloh, and the boy was with them. And they went before the LORD and his father slaughtered the sacrifice, which he did annually to the LORD. Then he brought the boy, Webster's Bible Translation 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 to the house of the LORD in Shiloh: and the child was young. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOnce she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. World English Bible When she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bulls, and one ephah of meal, and a container of wine, and brought him to Yahweh’s house in Shiloh. The child was young. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand she causes him to go up with her when she has weaned him, with three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and she brings him into the house of YHWH at Shiloh, and the youth [is but] a youth. Berean Literal Bible And she took him up with her when she had weaned him, along with a three-year-old bull and one ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and she brought him to the house of YHWH in Shiloh; and the boy was a young boy. Young's Literal Translation 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 is but a youth. Smith's Literal Translation And she will bring him up with her when she weaned him, with three bullocks and one ephah of flour, and a flask of wine; and she will bring him to the house of Jehovah in Shiloh, and the boy a youth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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: Catholic Public Domain Version And after she had weaned him, she brought him with her, along with three calves, and three measures of flour, and a small bottle of wine, and she led him to the house of the Lord at Shiloh. But the boy was still a young child. New American Bible Once he was weaned, she brought him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and presented him at the house of the LORD in Shiloh. New Revised Standard Version When she had weaned him, she took him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. She brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh; and the child was young. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with a three-year old bullock and an ephah of flour and a skin of wine, and brought him to the house of the LORD in Shiloh; and the boy was very young. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And she took him up with her on a three year old ox when she had weaned him, and one basket of meal and one pot of wine, and she brought him to the house of LORD JEHOVAH to Shiloh, and the boy was young OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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 the LORD in Shiloh; and the child was young. Brenton Septuagint Translation And she went up with him to Selom with a calf of three years old, and loaves, and an ephah of fine flour, and a bottle of wine: and she entered into the house of the Lord in Selom, and the child with them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Birth of Samuel…23“Do what you think is best,” her husband Elkanah replied, “and stay here until you have weaned him. Only may the LORD confirm His word.” So Hannah stayed and nursed her son until she had weaned him. 24Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. 25And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli.… Cross References Once she had weaned him, Genesis 21:8 So the child grew and was weaned, and Abraham held a great feast on the day Isaac was weaned. Psalm 131:2 Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. Isaiah 28:9 Whom is He trying to teach? To whom is He explaining His message? To infants just weaned from milk? To babies removed from the breast? Hannah took the boy with her, 1 Samuel 2:19 Each year his mother would make him a little robe and bring it to him when she went with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice. Luke 2:22 And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord Genesis 22:3 So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated. along with a three-year-old bull, Genesis 15:9 And the LORD said to him, “Bring Me a heifer, a goat, and a ram, each three years old, along with a turtledove and a young pigeon.” Leviticus 4:3 If the anointed priest sins, bringing guilt on the people, he must bring to the LORD a young bull without blemish as a sin offering for the sin he has committed. Exodus 29:10-11 You are to present the bull at the front of the Tent of Meeting, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head. / And you shall slaughter the bull before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. an ephah of flour, Numbers 15:4 then the one presenting his offering to the LORD shall also present a grain offering of a tenth of an ephah of fine flour mixed with a quarter hin of olive oil. Numbers 28:5 along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives. Ezekiel 46:5 The grain offering with the ram shall be one ephah, and the grain offering with the lambs shall be as much as he is able, along with a hin of oil per ephah. and a skin of wine. Exodus 29:40 With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. Numbers 15:5 With the burnt offering or sacrifice of each lamb, you are to prepare a quarter hin of wine as a drink offering. Joshua 9:4-5 acted deceptively and set out as envoys, carrying on their donkeys worn-out sacks and old wineskins, cracked and mended. / They put worn, patched sandals on their feet and threadbare clothing on their bodies, and their whole supply of bread was dry and moldy. Though the boy was still young, 1 Samuel 2:18 Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD—a boy wearing a linen ephod. Treasury of Scripture 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 to the house of the LORD in Shiloh: and the child was young. A. Numbers 15:9,10 Then shall he bring with a bullock a meat offering of three tenth deals of flour mingled with half an hin of oil… Deuteronomy 12:5,6,11 But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, even unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come: … Deuteronomy 16:16 Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the LORD thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles: and they shall not appear before the LORD empty: three bullocks The LXX. 1 Samuel 1:25 And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli. house 1 Samuel 4:3,4 And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies… Joshua 18:1 And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them. Jump to Previous Although Bottle Boy Bull Bullocks Bulls Causeth Child Ephah House Jug Meal Ox Shiloh Skin Three Weaned Wine Young YouthJump to Next Although Bottle Boy Bull Bullocks Bulls Causeth Child Ephah House Jug Meal Ox Shiloh Skin Three Weaned Wine Young Youth1 Samuel 1 1. Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh4. He cherishes Hannah, though barren, and provoked by Peninnah 9. Hannah in grief prays for a child 12. Eli first rebuking her, afterwards blesses her 19. Hannah, having born Samuel, stays at home till he is weaned 24. She presents him, according to her vow, to the Lord Once she had weaned him In ancient Israel, weaning typically occurred around the age of three. This was a significant milestone, marking the child's transition from infancy to early childhood. Weaning was often celebrated as it indicated the child had survived the vulnerable early years. Hannah's decision to wait until Samuel was weaned before fulfilling her vow to dedicate him to the LORD shows her commitment to nurturing him during his formative years. Hannah took the boy with her along with a three-year-old bull an ephah of flour and a skin of wine Though the boy was still young she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh Persons / Places / Events 1. HannahA devout woman who prayed earnestly for a child and vowed to dedicate him to the Lord. Her faith and commitment are central to this passage. 2. Samuel The child born to Hannah, who would become a significant prophet and judge in Israel. His dedication to the Lord begins in this verse. 3. Shiloh The religious center of Israel at the time, where the tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant were located. It is the place where Hannah fulfills her vow. 4. The House of the LORD Refers to the tabernacle at Shiloh, the central place of worship for the Israelites. 5. The Offering Hannah brings a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine as part of her offering, signifying her gratitude and dedication to God. Teaching Points Faithful Fulfillment of VowsHannah's dedication of Samuel teaches the importance of keeping promises made to God, even when they require personal sacrifice. The Role of Sacrifice in Worship The offerings Hannah brings underscore the principle that true worship involves giving back to God from what He has blessed us with. Parenting with Purpose Hannah's actions remind us of the importance of raising children with a focus on their spiritual development and dedication to God. Trust in God's Timing Hannah's account encourages believers to trust in God's timing and faithfulness, even when answers to prayers are delayed. Community Worship and Commitment Bringing Samuel to Shiloh highlights the importance of community worship and the role of the faith community in nurturing spiritual growth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 1:24?2. How does Hannah's offering in 1 Samuel 1:24 demonstrate her faithfulness to God? 3. What significance does the "three-year-old bull" have in Old Testament sacrificial practices? 4. How can we emulate Hannah's dedication in our own spiritual commitments today? 5. What parallels exist between Hannah's actions and New Testament teachings on sacrificial giving? 6. How does 1 Samuel 1:24 inspire us to fulfill our vows to God? 7. What is the significance of Hannah bringing Samuel to the house of the LORD in 1 Samuel 1:24? 8. How does 1 Samuel 1:24 illustrate the concept of dedication to God? 9. Why did Hannah choose to bring three bulls, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 1? 11. How did Samuel lead Israel and anoint its first kings? 12. How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)? 13. What were the key events in Samuel's life? 14. If Saul previously admitted David's righteousness in 1 Samuel 24, why is he chasing David again in 1 Samuel 26? What Does 1 Samuel 1:24 Mean Once she had weaned him“Once she had weaned him” signals the completion of Samuel’s earliest dependence on Hannah. In biblical culture this usually occurred around age two or three (Genesis 21:8). Hannah waited until that moment so her son would be strong enough to serve yet still tender enough to be shaped by the Lord. Her patience echoes the wisdom of Ecclesiastes 3:1—there is “a time for every purpose.” By trusting God’s timing, she honors the vow she made before Eli (1 Samuel 1:11, 23) without neglecting maternal responsibility. Hannah took the boy with her Hannah personally brings Samuel to Shiloh, demonstrating that vows are fulfilled best when handled directly, not delegated (Psalm 116:14; Proverbs 20:25). Her action models Psalm 66:13, “I will enter Your house with burnt offerings.” Notice: • No hesitation—faith acts promptly (James 2:17). • No second-guessing—faith remembers answered prayer (1 Samuel 1:20). • No resentment—faith rejoices to give back what God first gave (1 Chronicles 29:14). Along with a three-year-old bull The bull represents a costly burnt offering (Leviticus 1:3; Numbers 15:8). Three years suggests maturity and completeness, underscoring the total devotion Hannah intends for Samuel. Like Elijah’s three-year-old sacrifice on Carmel (1 Kings 18:33), this offering proclaims, “The LORD—He is God!” Generosity always accompanies true worship (2 Samuel 24:24). An ephah of flour An ephah—about thirty pounds—matches the grain portion that accompanies a large animal sacrifice (Exodus 29:40). This flour points to Christ as the “grain of wheat” who would give His life (John 12:24). Hannah’s abundant measure affirms that God deserves more than minimum compliance; He is worthy of lavish obedience (Mark 14:3-9). A skin of wine Wine completed the drink offering (Numbers 15:5, 10). It symbolized joy (Psalm 104:15) and covenant fellowship (Matthew 26:27-28). Hannah’s inclusion of wine shows her approach is festive, not forced—serving God is a delight, not a duty (2 Corinthians 9:7). Though the boy was still young Samuel’s youth makes the surrender more striking. Isaiah 11:6 pictures a child leading in God’s peaceable kingdom; Jeremiah 1:6-7 reminds that age does not limit divine calling. By entrusting a small child to the priesthood, Hannah testifies that God can guard what is given to Him (2 Timothy 1:12). She brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh Shiloh housed the tabernacle—the center of Israel’s worship since Joshua 18:1. Bringing Samuel there fulfills Deuteronomy 12:5, which commanded worship “at the place the LORD your God will choose.” Hannah is not abandoning her son; she is positioning him in God’s presence, much like Mary later presents Jesus in the temple (Luke 2:22). The scene anticipates Samuel’s lifelong ministry: “The boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD” (1 Samuel 2:21). summary Every phrase of 1 Samuel 1:24 showcases surrendered worship. Hannah waits for the right time, travels in person, and arrives with costly offerings, all while releasing her cherished child to God’s care. Her example invites believers to give back the very blessings God bestows, confident that whatever is laid on His altar is never lost but multiplied for His glory. (24, 25) With three bullocks . . . And they slew a bullock.--There at first sight seems a discrepancy here, and the LXX. translators seem to have felt it, for they read, instead of "three bullocks," "a bullock of three years old." The true explanation, however, is that the one bullock alluded to in 1Samuel 1:25 was the burnt offering by which the child was consecrated to the Lord. The other two were the yearly festival offering, the presentation of which being the usual gift, the chronicler did not think it here worth while to mention again.Hebrew Onceכַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that she had weaned him, גְּמָלַ֗תּוּ (gə·mā·lat·tū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 1580: To deal fully or adequately with, deal out to, wean, ripen [Hannah] took [the boy] וַתַּעֲלֵ֨הוּ (wat·ta·‘ă·lê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively with her, עִמָּ֜הּ (‘im·māh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with along with a three-year-old שְׁלֹשָׁה֙ (šə·lō·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice bull, בְּפָרִ֤ים (bə·p̄ā·rîm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6499: Young bull, steer an ephah וְאֵיפָ֨ה (wə·’ê·p̄āh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 374: Ephah -- an ephah (a measure of grain) of flour, קֶ֙מַח֙ (qe·maḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7058: Flour, meal and a skin וְנֵ֣בֶל (wə·nê·ḇel) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5035: A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre of wine. יַ֔יִן (ya·yin) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication Though the boy וְהַנַּ֖עַר (wə·han·na·‘ar) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer was still young, נָֽעַר׃ (nā·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer she brought him וַתְּבִאֵ֥הוּ (wat·tə·ḇi·’ê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to the house בֵית־ (ḇêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel at Shiloh. שִׁל֑וֹ (ši·lōw) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7887: Shiloh -- a city in Ephraim Links 1 Samuel 1:24 NIV1 Samuel 1:24 NLT 1 Samuel 1:24 ESV 1 Samuel 1:24 NASB 1 Samuel 1:24 KJV 1 Samuel 1:24 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 1:24 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 1:24 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 1:24 French Bible 1 Samuel 1:24 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 1:24 When she had weaned him she took (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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