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Liber I Samuelis, 1

1. fuit vir unus de Ramathaimsophim de monte Ephraim et nomen ejus Helcana filius Hieroam filii Heliu filii Thau filii Suph Ephratheus

1. Fuit vir unus de Ramathaim Suphita de monte Ephraim, et nomen eius Elcana filius Ieroham filii Eliu filii Thohu filii Suph, Ephrathaeus.

2. et habuit duas uxores nomen uni Anna et nomen secundæ Fenenna fueruntque Fenennæ filii Annæ autem non erant liberi

2. Et habuit duas uxores: nomen uni Anna et nomen secundae Phenenna. Fueruntque Phenennae filii, Annae autem non erant liberi.

3. et ascendebat vir ille de civitate sua statutis diebus ut adoraret et sacrificaret Domino exercituum in Silo erant autem ibi duo filii Heli Ofni et Finees sacerdotes Domini

3. Et ascendebat vir ille de civitate sua singulis annis, ut adoraret et sacrificaret Domino exercituum in Silo. Erant autem ibi duo filii Heli, Ophni et Phinees, sacerdotes Domini.

4. venit ergo dies et immolavit Helcana deditque Fenennæ uxori suæ et cunctis filiis ejus et filiabus partes

4. Venit ergo dies, et immolavit Elcana dabatque Phenennae uxori suae et cunctis filiis eius et filiabus partes;

5. Annæ autem dedit partem unam tristis quia Annam diligebat Dominus autem concluserat vulvam ejus

5. Annae autem dabat unam partem electam, quia Annam diligebat; Dominus autem concluserat vulvam eius.

6. adfligebat quoque eam æmula ejus et vehementer angebat in tantum ut exprobraret quod conclusisset Dominus vulvam ejus

6. Affligebat quoque eam aemula eius et vehementer angebat, ut conturbaret eam, quod conclusisset Dominus vulvam eius.

7. sicque faciebat per singulos annos cum redeunte tempore ascenderent templum Domini et sic provocabat eam porro illa flebat et non capiebat cibum

7. Sicque faciebat per singulos annos, cum, redeunte tempore, ascenderent templum Domini, et sic provocabat eam. Porro illa flebat et non capiebat cibum.

8. dixit ergo ei Helcana vir suus Anna cur fles et quare non comedis et quam ob rem adfligitur cor tuum numquid non ego melior sum tibi quam decem filii

8. Dixit ergo ei Elcana vir suus: “Anna, cur fles et quare non comedis? Et quam ob rem affligitur cor tuum? Numquid non ego melior sum tibi quam decem filii?”.

9. surrexit autem Anna postquam comederat in Silo et biberat et Heli sacerdote sedente super sellam ante postes templi Domini

9. Surrexit autem Anna, postquam comederant et biberant in Silo, et Heli sacerdote sedente super sellam ante postes templi Domini.

10. cum esset amaro animo oravit Dominum flens largiter

10. Cum esset Anna amaro animo, oravit Dominum flens largiter

11. et votum vovit dicens Domine exercituum si respiciens videris adflictionem famulæ tuæ et recordatus mei fueris nec oblitus ancillæ tuæ dederisque servæ tuæ sexum virilem dabo eum Domino omnes dies vitæ ejus et novacula non ascendet super caput ejus

11. et votum vovit dicens: “Domine exercituum, si respiciens videris afflictionem famulae tuae et recordatus mei fueris nec oblitus ancillae tuae dederisque servae tuae sexum virilem, dabo eum Domino omnes dies vitae eius, et novacula non ascendet super caput eius”.

12. factum est ergo cum illa multiplicaret preces coram Domino ut Heli observaret os ejus

12. Factum est ergo, cum illa multiplicaret preces coram Domino, ut Heli observaret os eius.

13. porro Anna loquebatur in corde suo tantumque labia illius movebantur et vox penitus non audiebatur æstimavit igitur eam Heli temulentam

13. Porro Anna loquebatur in corde suo; tantumque labia illius movebantur, et vox penitus non audiebatur. Aestimavit igitur eam Heli temulentam

14. dixitque ei usquequo ebria eris digere paulisper vinum quo mades

14. dixitque ei: “Usquequo ebria eris? Digere paulisper vinum, quo mades!”.

15. respondens Anna nequaquam inquit domine mi nam mulier infelix nimis ego sum vinumque et omne quod inebriare potest non bibi sed effudi animam meam in conspectu Domini

15. Respondens Anna: “Nequaquam, inquit, domine mi; nam mulier infelix nimis ego sum: vinumque et omne, quod inebriare potest, non bibi, sed effudi animam meam in conspectu Domini.

16. ne reputes ancillam tuam quasi unam de filiabus Belial quia ex multitudine doloris et mæroris mei locuta sum usque in præsens

16. Ne reputes ancillam tuam quasi unam de filiabus Belial, quia ex multitudine doloris et maeroris mei locuta sum usque in praesens”.

17. tunc Heli ait ei vade in pace et Deus Israël det tibi petitionem quam rogasti eum

17. Tunc Heli ait ei: “Vade in pace, et Deus Israel det tibi petitionem, quam rogasti eum”.

18. et illa dixit utinam inveniat ancilla tua gratiam in oculis tuis et abiit mulier in viam suam et comedit vultusque ejus non sunt amplius in diversa mutati

18. Et illa dixit: “Utinam inveniat ancilla tua gratiam in oculis tuis”. Et abiit mulier in viam suam et comedit; vultusque illius non fuerunt amplius sicut prius.

19. et surrexerunt mane et adoraverunt coram Domino reversique sunt et venerunt in domum suam Ramatha cognovit autem Helcana Annam uxorem suam et recordatus est ejus Dominus

19. Et surrexerunt mane et adoraverunt coram Domino. Reversique sunt et venerunt in domum suam in Rama. Cognovit autem Elcana Annam uxorem suam, et recordatus est eius Dominus.

20. et factum est post circulum dierum concepit Anna et peperit filium vocavitque nomen ejus Samuhel eo quod a Domino postulasset eum

20. Et factum est post circulum dierum concepit Anna et peperit filium vocavitque nomen eius Samuel, eo quod a Domino postulasset eum.

21. ascendit autem vir Helcana et omnis domus ejus ut immolaret Domino hostiam sollemnem et votum suum

21. Ascendit autem vir Elcana et omnis domus eius, ut immolaret Domino hostiam annuam et votum suum.

22. et Anna non ascendit dixit enim viro suo non vadam donec ablactetur infans et ducam eum et appareat ante conspectum Domini et maneat ibi jugiter

22. Et Anna non ascendit; dixit enim viro suo: “Non vadam, donec ablactetur infans, et ducam eum, et appareat ante conspectum Domini et maneat ibi iugiter”.

23. et ait ei Helcana vir suus fac quod bonum tibi videtur et mane donec ablactes eum precorque ut impleat Dominus verbum suum mansit ergo mulier et lactavit filium suum donec amoveret eum a lacte

23. Et ait ei Elcana vir suus: “Fac, quod bonum tibi videtur, et mane, donec ablactes eum; precorque, ut impleat Dominus verbum suum”. Mansit ergo mulier et lactavit filium suum, donec amoveret eum a lacte.

24. et adduxit eum secum postquam ablactaverat in vitulis tribus et tribus modiis farinæ et amphora vini et adduxit eum ad domum Domini in Silo puer autem erat adhuc infantulus

24. Et adduxit eum secum, postquam ablactaverat, cum vitulo trium annorum et tribus modiis farinae et utre vini; et adduxit eum ad domum Domini in Silo. Puer autem erat adhuc infantulus.

25. et immolaverunt vitulum et obtulerunt puerum Heli

25. Et immolaverunt vitulum et obtulerunt puerum Heli,

26. et ait obsecro mi domine vivit anima tua domine ego sum illa mulier quæ steti coram te hic orans Dominum

26. et ait Anna: “Obsecro, mi domine; vivit anima tua, domine, ego sum illa mulier, quae steti coram te hic orans Dominum.

27. pro puero isto oravi et dedit Dominus mihi petitionem meam quam postulavi eum

27. Pro puero isto oravi, et dedit mihi Dominus petitionem meam, quam postulavi eum.

28. idcirco et ego commodavi eum Domino cunctis diebus quibus fuerit accommodatus Domino et adoraverunt ibi Dominum et oravit Anna et ait

28. Idcirco et ego commodavi eum Domino; cunctis diebus, quibus vivet, postulatus erit pro Domino”. Et adoraverunt ibi Dominum.



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Footnotes:

1:1-2 - Elkanah, a God-fearing man, had two wives, Hannah and Peninnah. Hannah was barren, which caused great suffering, since in the Hebrew cultural context, barrenness was seen as a curse. The narrative reflects the importance of fertility in ancient times (see also Genesis 30:1 and Luke 1:7).

1:9-11 - Hannah prays fervently in the temple, asking the Lord for a son and promising to consecrate the child to God for her entire life. Her sincere prayer reflects the practice of personal intercession and confidence in God's power to transform desperate situations (see also Psalm 37:4-5 and James 5:16).

1:17-18 - Eli the priest blesses Hannah after hearing her prayer. He recognizes her devotion, and Hannah, upon receiving his blessing, demonstrates faith by leaving in peace, trusting that God has heard her plea (see also Numbers 6:24-26 and Mark 11:24).

1:19-20 - God answers Hannah's prayer, and she conceives a son, whom she names Samuel, which means "heard by God." The answer to her prayer highlights God's faithfulness and the importance of perseverance in prayer (see also Psalm 113:9 and Luke 1:13-14).

1:24-28 - Hannah fulfills her promise by giving Samuel to the Lord's service in the temple. This symbolizes total surrender and fulfillment of vows before God, reinforcing the idea that children are both a blessing and a responsibility before God (see also Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 and Psalm 127:3).

Verses related to Liber I Samuelis, 1:

1 Samuel chapter 1 introduces the story of Samuel. How does God respond to fervent prayer? This moving text recounts Hannah's anguish, her plea for a son, and the miraculous birth of Samuel. The chapter explores themes such as persistent faith, the power of prayer, and dedication to God. In addition to introducing key characters such as Eli, the text sets the stage for Samuel's emergence as a prophet and judge of Israel. Dive with us into five biblical passages that illuminate the deep themes of this inspiring chapter.

Luke 1:46-48: "Then Mary said: 'My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior, for he has considered the humility of his servant. From now on, all generations will call me blessed,'" - Mary's song echoes Hannah's in 1 Samuel 1, showing a parallel between the two women who miraculously conceived.

Hebrews 11:6: "Without faith it is impossible to please God, because whoever approaches him needs to believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." - Hannah's faith in 1 Samuel 1 exemplifies this principle, as she sought God in her affliction and was rewarded.

Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." - Hannah's fervent prayer in 1 Samuel 1 illustrates this principle of bringing our concerns to God in prayer.

James 5:16: "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another to be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." - Hannah's effective prayer in 1 Samuel 1 demonstrates the power of fervent prayer.

Galatians 4:27: "For it is written: 'Rejoice, O barren one, you who have never had a child; Shout for joy, you who have never been in labor; for more are the children of the abandoned woman than of her that hath a husband.'" - This verse, quoting Isaiah, reflects the situation of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1, who was barren but later rejoiced in having a son.

FAQ:

Who was Hannah and why did she pray to the Lord?

Hannah, Elkanah's wife, was barren. She prayed fervently to the Lord for a son, promising to consecrate him to God if her prayer was answered. (1 Samuel 1:10-11)

What was Hannah's vow to the Lord?

Hannah vowed that if she had a son, she would dedicate him to the Lord forever, and that no razor would touch his head. This vow reflected Naziriteship. (1 Samuel 1:11)

How did the priest Eli react to Hannah's prayer?

At first, Eli thought Hannah was drunk because of the intensity of her prayer, but later he blessed her when he understood her request. (1 Samuel 1:13-17)

Who was Hannah's son, and what did she do with him?

Hannah's son was Samuel. After his birth, she took him to the temple at Shiloh and consecrated him to the Lord, according to her vow. (1 Samuel 1:20-28)

How did Hannah demonstrate her faith in God?

Hannah showed faith by trusting God to give her a son, dedicating Samuel to the Lord's service, fulfilling her vow with gratitude and praise. (1 Samuel 1:27-28)


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