Who was Hannah?

Mother of the prophet Samuel

The story of Hannah

Hannah - Prophet
Hannah - Prophet
Prophet

Hannah is a woman in the Bible, best known as the mother of Samuel, one of the most important prophets in Jewish history. She was a woman of great piety and faith, who longed for a child of her own but was unable to conceive. After many years of prayers, Hannah finally had a son, Samuel, and she dedicated him to the service of God from a young age. She is remembered as an example of faith and devotion, and her story is told in the First Book of Samuel in the Old Testament.

Name meaning

Grace or favor

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Prophet

First mention

1 Samuel 1:2

Appearances in the Bible

11 mentions

Hannah in the Bible

Explore all 2 chapters where Hannah appears

1 Samuel

Chapter 1

Hannah's Prayer

A barren woman named Hannah prays for a son and dedicates him to God's service when he is born. She gives birth to Samue...

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1 Samuel

Chapter 2

Hannah's Song of Praise

Hannah sings a song of thanksgiving for God's blessing of a son, declaring that God lifts up the humble and brings down ...

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