1 Samuel 1:5 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

A worthy portion - Probably as in the margin. Naturally she would have had a single portion of the sacrifice (compare 1 Samuel 9:23), but because of his love to her he gave her a double portion, enough for two people (compare Genesis 43:34).

1 Samuel 1:5

5 But unto Hannah he gave a worthyb portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb.