1 Samuel 1:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Oughtest thou not to value my hearty love to thee, more than the having of as many sons as Peninnah hath? She would willingly change conditions with thee.

1 Samuel 1:8

8 Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?