A worthy portion, or, an honourable or select part, such as the master of the feast usually gave to the person most respected or beloved. See Genesis 43:34 1 Samuel 9:23,24. He loved Hannah, with a singular and eminent love. Compare Genesis 29:30.
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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.