1 Samuel 2:21

1 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 2

“And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.”1 Samuel 2:21

What Does 1 Samuel 2:21 Mean?

1 Samuel 2:21 is found in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Prayer.

Cross-References (14)

These passages are connected to 1 Samuel 2:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Luke 1:13“But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.”Genesis 21:1“And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.”1 Samuel 2:26“And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.”Luke 2:40“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.”1 Samuel 3:19“And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.”Luke 1:25“Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.”Genesis 29:31“And when the LORD saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren.”Judges 13:24“And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.”Luke 1:80“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.”Ruth 1:6“Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread.”Luke 1:68“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people,”Psalms 107:41“Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.”1 Samuel 1:19“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.”Luke 2:52“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”

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