1 Samuel 1:4
New International Version
Whenever the day came for Elkanah to sacrifice, he would give portions of the meat to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters.

New Living Translation
On the days Elkanah presented his sacrifice, he would give portions of the meat to Peninnah and each of her children.

English Standard Version
On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and daughters.

Berean Standard Bible
And whenever the day came for Elkanah to present his sacrifice, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters.

King James Bible
And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:

New King James Version
And whenever the time came for Elkanah to make an offering, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and daughters.

New American Standard Bible
When the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters;

NASB 1995
When the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and her daughters;

NASB 1977
And when the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and her daughters;

Legacy Standard Bible
And the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, and he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and her daughters;

Amplified Bible
When the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions [of the sacrificial meat] to Peninnah his wife and all her sons and daughters.

Christian Standard Bible
Whenever Elkanah offered a sacrifice, he always gave portions of the meat to his wife Peninnah and to each of her sons and daughters.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Whenever Elkanah offered a sacrifice, he always gave portions of the meat to his wife Peninnah and to each of her sons and daughters.

American Standard Version
And when the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:

Contemporary English Version
Whenever Elkanah offered a sacrifice, he gave some of the meat to Peninnah and some to each of her sons and daughters.

English Revised Version
And when the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters portions:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whenever Elkanah offered a sacrifice, he would give portions of it to his wife Peninnah and all her sons and daughters.

Good News Translation
Each time Elkanah offered his sacrifice, he would give one share of the meat to Peninnah and one share to each of her children.

International Standard Version
On the day when Elkanah offered sacrifices, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters,

Majority Standard Bible
And whenever the day came for Elkanah to present his sacrifice, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters.

NET Bible
Whenever the day came for Elkanah to sacrifice, he used to give meat portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters.

New Heart English Bible
When the day came for Elkanah to sacrifice, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and her daughters.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:

World English Bible
When the day came that Elkanah sacrificed, he gave portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and her daughters;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the day comes, and Elkanah sacrifices, and he has given portions to his wife Peninnah, and to all her sons and her daughters,

Young's Literal Translation
And the day cometh, and Elkanah sacrificeth, and he hath given to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the day will be and Elkanah will sacrifice, and he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughter, portions.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now the day came, and Elcana offered sacrifice, and gave to Phenenna his wife, and to all her sons and daughters, portions:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the day arrived, and Elkanah immolated. And he gave portions to his wife Peninnah, and to all her sons and daughters.

New American Bible
When the day came for Elkanah to offer sacrifice, he used to give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters,

New Revised Standard Version
On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when the time came, Hilkanah sacrificed, and he gave to Pannah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the day came and Halqanah offered and he gave to Pannana his wife, and to all of her sons and her daughters he gave portions
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass upon a day, when Elkanah sacrificed, that he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the day came, and Helkana sacrificed, and gave portions to his wife Phennana and her children.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Elkanah and His Wives
3Year after year Elkanah would go up from his city to worship and sacrifice to the LORD of Hosts at Shiloh, where Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests to the LORD. 4And whenever the day came for Elkanah to present his sacrifice, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters. 5But to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved her even though the LORD had closed her womb.…

Cross References
Genesis 25:21
Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.

Genesis 30:1-2
When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob. / Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?”

Genesis 30:22
Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb,

Judges 13:2-3
Now there was a man from Zorah named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, whose wife was barren and had no children. / The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son.

Psalm 113:9
He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!

Psalm 127:3
Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

Psalm 128:3
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table.

Isaiah 54:1
“Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD.

Luke 1:7
But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.

Luke 1:13
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.

Luke 1:25
“The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”

Luke 1:36
Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month.

Luke 1:57
When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son.

Romans 9:10-12
Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. / Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand, / not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”

Galatians 4:27
For it is written: “Rejoice, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband.”


Treasury of Scripture

And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:

offered

Leviticus 3:4
And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the caul above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away.

Leviticus 7:15
And the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving shall be eaten the same day that it is offered; he shall not leave any of it until the morning.

Deuteronomy 12:5-7,17
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: …

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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














And whenever the day came for Elkanah to present his sacrifice
This phrase indicates a regular, recurring event, likely tied to the annual pilgrimage to Shiloh, where the tabernacle was located. Elkanah, a devout man, followed the Mosaic Law, which required sacrifices and offerings at the central place of worship. This reflects the religious practices of ancient Israel, where families would travel to offer sacrifices, a practice rooted in Deuteronomy 12:5-7. The act of presenting a sacrifice was a demonstration of obedience and devotion to God, and it underscores the importance of worship in the life of an Israelite family.

he would give portions to his wife Peninnah
Elkanah's distribution of portions to Peninnah signifies the sharing of the sacrificial meal, a common practice after offering sacrifices. This act was not only a religious duty but also a familial one, ensuring that all members of the household participated in the blessings of the sacrifice. Peninnah, as one of Elkanah's wives, received her share, highlighting the polygamous practices of the time, which were culturally accepted though often fraught with tension, as seen in the narrative of Sarah and Hagar in Genesis 16.

and to all her sons and daughters
The mention of Peninnah's sons and daughters emphasizes her fertility, contrasting with Hannah's barrenness, which is a central theme in the narrative. In ancient Israel, children were considered a blessing from God, and a large family was a sign of divine favor. This cultural context sets the stage for the tension between Peninnah and Hannah, as Peninnah's fruitful womb stands in stark contrast to Hannah's childlessness, echoing the stories of other biblical matriarchs like Rachel and Leah in Genesis 29-30. The distribution of portions to Peninnah's children also reflects the communal aspect of worship and the importance of family unity in religious observance.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Elkanah
A devout man from the hill country of Ephraim, Elkanah is the husband of both Hannah and Peninnah. He is known for his annual pilgrimage to Shiloh to worship and sacrifice to the LORD of Hosts.

2. Peninnah
One of Elkanah's wives, Peninnah had children, which caused tension and rivalry with Hannah, Elkanah's other wife, who was barren.

3. Hannah
Elkanah's other wife, who was deeply loved by him despite her barrenness. Her account is central to the account as it leads to the birth of Samuel, a significant prophet in Israel.

4. Shiloh
The religious center where the tabernacle was located during this period. It was the place where Elkanah and his family went to offer sacrifices to God.

5. Sacrifice
The act of offering something valuable to God, which in this context involved the distribution of sacrificial meat to family members as part of the worship ritual.
Teaching Points
Faithfulness in Worship
Elkanah's regular pilgrimage to Shiloh demonstrates the importance of consistent worship and dedication to God, even amidst personal family struggles.

Family Dynamics and Rivalry
The tension between Peninnah and Hannah serves as a reminder of the complexities within family relationships and the need for grace and understanding.

God's Sovereignty and Timing
Hannah's account, which begins with her barrenness, ultimately shows God's perfect timing and sovereignty in answering prayers.

The Role of Sacrifice
The act of sacrifice in the Old Testament points to the importance of giving to God and sharing His blessings with others, a principle that remains relevant today.

Trust in God's Plan
Despite personal trials, trusting in God's plan and timing is crucial, as seen in Hannah's eventual blessing with a child.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And whenever the day
הַיּ֔וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

came
וַיְהִ֣י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

for Elkanah
אֶלְקָנָ֑ה (’el·qā·nāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 511: Elkanah -- 'God has created', the name of several Israelites

to present his sacrifice,
וַיִּזְבַּ֖ח (way·yiz·baḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2076: To slaughter for sacrifice

he would give
וְנָתַ֞ן (wə·nā·ṯan)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

portions
מָנֽוֹת׃ (mā·nō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4490: Something weighed out, a division, a ration, a lot

to his wife
אִשְׁתּ֗וֹ (’iš·tōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

Peninnah
לִפְנִנָּ֣ה (lip̄·nin·nāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6444: Peninnah -- wife of Elkanah

and to all
וּֽלְכָל־ (ū·lə·ḵāl-)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

her sons
בָּנֶ֛יהָ (bā·ne·hā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

and daughters.
וּבְנוֹתֶ֖יהָ (ū·ḇə·nō·w·ṯe·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1323: A daughter


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