Daily Readings in the Bible 1 Samuel 1-3

Hannah wanted a son, and Israel needed a prophet. Thats how First Samuel opens. Hannah was barren, unable to have children. Israel, on the other hand, was spiritually barren. The answer for both Hannah and Israel was Samuel. Samuel would be the son that Hannah desperately desired; and he would be the prophet that would lead Israel back to God. The difference between Hannah and Israel, was that Hannah knew she wanted a son. On the contrary, Israel didnt know they needed a prophet.

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