Each year his mother would make him a little robe and bring it to him when she went with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice. Each yearElkanah’s household returned regularly to Shiloh to worship before the Lord and present their sacrifice. Their faithful pattern of worship formed the setting in which Samuel grew under God’s care. 1Sa 1:3 Year after year Elkanah would go up from his city… his mother would make him a little robe Hannah continued to care for Samuel after giving him to the Lord’s service. The robe was suitable for his ministry at the sanctuary and marked his growth from year to year. Her work expressed enduring love, faithfulness to her vow, and confidence that Samuel belonged first to the Lord. Gen 37:3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons… and bring it to him Hannah did not regard her dedication of Samuel as abandonment. Though separated from him for much of the year, she remained personally invested in his needs and rejoiced to see him serving before the Lord. 1Sa 1:24-28 Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her… when she went with her husband Hannah and Elkanah worshiped together as a household. Their shared obedience gave their family a visible testimony of devotion to God and supported Samuel’s calling from his earliest years. 1Sa 1:7 And this went on year after year. Whenever Hannah went up… to offer the annual sacrifice. The family’s sacrifice at Shiloh acknowledged the Lord as the giver of every blessing and maintained their covenant fellowship with Him. Israel’s sacrifices pointed beyond themselves to the perfect sacrifice of Christ, whose offering secured complete forgiveness for His people. 1Sa 1:21-22 Then Elkanah and all his house went up to make the annual… Persons / Places / Events 1. HannahThe mother of Samuel, who dedicated him to the Lord's service as a fulfillment of her vow. She is a model of faithfulness and devotion. 2. Samuel A young boy serving in the temple under Eli the priest. He was dedicated to God by his mother, Hannah, and would grow to become a significant prophet and leader in Israel. 3. Eli The high priest at Shiloh, under whose care Samuel was serving. Eli's own sons were corrupt, contrasting with Samuel's faithful service. 4. Shiloh The religious center of Israel at the time, where the tabernacle was located and where the annual sacrifices were made. 5. Annual Sacrifice A time when Israelites would come to Shiloh to offer sacrifices to the Lord, a practice rooted in the Mosaic Law. Teaching Points Faithful CommitmentHannah's annual act of making a robe for Samuel demonstrates her ongoing commitment to her vow and her son's service to God. We are called to be faithful in our commitments to God and others. Parental Influence Hannah's influence on Samuel, even from a distance, highlights the lasting impact parents can have on their children's spiritual lives. Parents should strive to nurture their children's faith. Symbolism of the Robe The robe symbolizes Samuel's role and identity as a servant of God. We should consider what "robes" or roles God has called us to wear in our own lives. Regular Worship and Sacrifice The annual sacrifice underscores the importance of regular worship and dedication to God. We should prioritize consistent worship and spiritual practices in our lives. God's Provision and Care Despite being away from his family, Samuel was cared for by God, showing that God provides for those dedicated to Him. Trust in God's provision in all circumstances. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Hannah's faithfulness in making a robe for Samuel each year inspire you in your own commitments to God and others?2. In what ways can parents today influence their children's spiritual growth, similar to how Hannah influenced Samuel? 3. What "robes" or roles has God called you to wear, and how can you faithfully fulfill these roles? 4. How can you incorporate regular worship and spiritual practices into your life, similar to the annual sacrifices made by Hannah and her family? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's provision and care in your life. How can this encourage you to trust Him more fully? Connections to Other Scriptures 1 Samuel 1:24-28This passage describes Hannah's dedication of Samuel to the Lord, setting the stage for her annual visits and the making of the robe. Exodus 28:31-32 The making of priestly garments, which can be seen as a parallel to Hannah's making of a robe for Samuel, symbolizing his service to God. 2 Timothy 1:5 The faith of Timothy's mother and grandmother, paralleling Hannah's faith and dedication, which had a profound impact on Samuel's life.
People Eli, Elkanah, Hannah, Hophni, Israelites, Pharaoh, Phinehas, SamuelPlaces Egypt, Ramah, ShilohTopics Annual, Bring, Coat, Husband, Moreover, Offer, Offering, Robe, Sacrifice, Upper, Yearly, Year'sDictionary of Bible Themes 1 Samuel 2:19 5177 robes Library The Child Prophet'And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2. And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; 8. And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep; 4. That the Lord called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I. 5. And he ran onto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Reverence in Worship. The Knowledge of God Though the Fore-Mentioned Eternal Moral Obligations Letter xxix. To Marcella. A Private Enquiry Appendix xix. On Eternal Punishment, According to the Rabbis and the New Testament Covenanting a Privilege of Believers. The Mystery Sixth Day. Holiness and Glory. Sanctification. Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity the Christian Calling and Unity. The Sun Rising Upon a Dark World Entire Sanctification The Holiness of God Mothers, Daughters, and Wives in Israel Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire from 745 to 722 B. C. Samuel Links 1 Samuel 2:19 NIV1 Samuel 2:19 NLT 1 Samuel 2:19 ESV 1 Samuel 2:19 NASB 1 Samuel 2:19 KJV 1 Samuel 2:19 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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