Hannah

Hannah is the barren woman who cried out to the Lord and received Samuel, and her story honors prayer, surrender, and grateful worship.

Female

Old Testament

Judges

Beginner

Why Study This Person?

Before the birth of Samuel, Hannah’s life was marked by deep personal distress due to her inability to have children (1 Samuel 1–2). She prayed earnestly at the tabernacle and vowed to dedicate her son to the Lord if her request was granted. When Samuel was born, she fulfilled that vow, entrusting him to God’s service. Her story provides a study in prayer, faith through hardship, and trusting God with both longing and fulfillment.

Trace the Life of

Hannah

in Scripture

First Appearance

1 Samuel 1:2

Key Passage

1 Samuel 1:10-11

In deep distress over her childlessness, Hannah prays earnestly to the Lord and vows that if He grants her a son, she will dedicate him to God's service.

Christ Connection

Hannah’s prayer for a son and her dedication of Samuel to God highlight the theme of God raising leaders for His people, a pattern fulfilled ultimately in the coming of Christ.

Final Appearance

1 Samuel 2:21

1 Samuel 1:17-20; 1 Samuel 1:27-28; 1 Samuel 2:1-10

God answers Hannah's prayer with the birth of Samuel. She faithfully dedicates him to the Lord and offers a prayer of praise that celebrates God's justice and faithfulness.

Other Places in Scripture That Mention

Hannah

How to Study

This Person

As you read the passages connected to this person, look for patterns in how they respond to God and how their life fits into the larger story of Scripture.