But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb.
Ver. 5. But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion.] Heb., A gift of the face; partem spectabilem; a choice dainty piece, such as a man might well set before his best guests, as looking better than any of the rest.
For he loved Hannah: but the Lord had shut up her womb.] For an allay to his love: God is wise and jealous. Piscator rendereth it, "He loved Hannah, although the Lord had shut up her womb": that was no stop to his love.