1 Samuel 1:24
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.

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.

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.

Majority 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.

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.

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 Version
and 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.

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 Bible
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:

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 Bible
And 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 1917
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.

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
Luke 2:22-24
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 / (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”), / and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

Genesis 22:2-3
“Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.” / 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.

Numbers 15:8-10
When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD, / present with the bull a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with half a hin of olive oil. / Also present half a hin of wine as a drink offering. It is a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.

Judges 13:7
But he said to me, ‘Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. Now, therefore, do not drink wine or strong drink, and do not eat anything unclean, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb until the day of his death.’”

Exodus 13:12
you are to present to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the LORD.

Leviticus 12:6-8
When the days of her purification are complete, whether for a son or for a daughter, she is to bring to the priest at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting a year-old lamb for a burnt offering and a young pigeon or a turtledove for a sin offering. / And the priest will present them before the LORD and make atonement for her; and she shall be ceremonially cleansed from her flow of blood. This is the law for a woman giving birth, whether to a male or to a female. / But if she cannot afford a lamb, she shall bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a burnt offering and the other for a sin offering. Then the priest will make atonement for her, and she will be clean.’”

2 Chronicles 29:31-32
Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings. / The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD.

Psalm 66:13-15
I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You— / the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress. / I will offer You fatlings as burnt offerings, with the fragrant smoke of rams; I will offer bulls and goats. Selah

Hebrews 10:5-10
Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me. / In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight. / Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’” ...

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Genesis 28:20-22
Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear, / so that I may return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God. / And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”

2 Kings 4:42-44
Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.

Deuteronomy 12:5-6
Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go. / To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks.

Mark 12:41-44
As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ...

Luke 1:57-58
When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son. / Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.


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.

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1 Samuel 1
1. Elkanah, a Levite, having two wives, worships yearly at Shiloh
4. 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
The phrase "Once she had weaned him" indicates a significant milestone in the life of Samuel and his mother, Hannah. In ancient Israel, weaning typically occurred around the age of three, marking the transition from infancy to early childhood. This was a time when a child was considered more independent and less reliant on the mother for sustenance. The Hebrew root for "weaned" is "גָּמַל" (gamal), which can also mean to deal fully or to recompense. This reflects Hannah's fulfillment of her vow to the Lord, as she had promised to dedicate Samuel to God's service once he was weaned. This act of dedication is a profound testament to Hannah's faith and commitment to God, as she willingly gives up her long-awaited son to fulfill her vow.

Hannah took the boy with her
The phrase "Hannah took the boy with her" highlights the personal and sacrificial nature of Hannah's journey. The Hebrew word for "took" is "לָקַח" (laqach), which implies a deliberate and purposeful action. Hannah's decision to take Samuel to the house of the LORD is a demonstration of her obedience and devotion. It is a poignant moment, as she is not only fulfilling her vow but also entrusting her beloved son to the care and service of the Lord. This act of faith is a powerful example of surrendering one's most cherished blessings back to God.

along with a three-year-old bull
The offering of a "three-year-old bull" is significant in the context of ancient Israelite worship. The bull, being a valuable and substantial sacrifice, symbolizes the seriousness and sincerity of Hannah's vow. In the Hebrew tradition, the number three often represents completeness and perfection, suggesting that this offering is whole and complete. The bull is a symbol of strength and service, reflecting the dedication of Samuel to the Lord's work. This sacrificial act underscores the depth of Hannah's gratitude and her recognition of God's faithfulness in answering her prayers.

an ephah of flour
The "ephah of flour" is a substantial amount, approximately equivalent to 22 liters or about half a bushel. In the context of offerings, flour was used in grain offerings, which were expressions of thanksgiving and devotion. The Hebrew word "אֵיפָה" (ephah) indicates a measure of abundance and generosity. Hannah's offering of an ephah of flour signifies her abundant gratitude and her desire to honor God with the best of what she has. It is a reminder of the importance of giving back to God from the blessings He has bestowed upon us.

and a skin of wine
The "skin of wine" was a common container for liquids in ancient times, made from animal skins. Wine, in biblical times, was often associated with joy, celebration, and covenantal blessings. The Hebrew word for "wine" is "יַיִן" (yayin), which is frequently used in the context of offerings and feasts. By including wine in her offering, Hannah is not only fulfilling the requirements of a sacrificial offering but also expressing her joy and gratitude for God's provision. It symbolizes the joy of answered prayer and the celebration of God's faithfulness.

and brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh
The act of bringing Samuel "to the house of the LORD at Shiloh" is a significant moment in the narrative. Shiloh was the central place of worship for the Israelites before the temple was built in Jerusalem. It was here that the tabernacle was located, and where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. The Hebrew word "שִׁלוֹ" (Shiloh) can mean "place of rest" or "peace," reflecting the spiritual significance of this location. By bringing Samuel to Shiloh, Hannah is placing him in the presence of the Lord, dedicating him to a life of service and worship. This act is a fulfillment of her vow and a testament to her faithfulness.

Though the boy was still young
The phrase "Though the boy was still young" emphasizes Samuel's tender age at the time of his dedication. The Hebrew word for "young" is "נַעַר" (na'ar), which can refer to a child or a young servant. Despite his youth, Samuel is set apart for a divine purpose, illustrating that God can use anyone, regardless of age, for His work. This highlights the theme of God's sovereignty and His ability to work through those who are humble and obedient. Hannah's willingness to dedicate Samuel at such a young age is a powerful example of trust in God's plan and purpose.

(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.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Once
כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (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


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