Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 1:19-20
1 Samuel 1:19-20. The Lord remembered her Manifested his remembrance of her by the effect. She called his name Samuel That is, asked of God. Saying, Because I have asked him of the Lord This was the reason of the name; and she gave it him, that he, as well as she, might keep in mind that he was solemnly dedicated to the Lord, from whom he had been obtained by prayer, and that, remembering how God had evidently heard prayer in this instance, they might the more readily and confidently... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Samuel 1:17-18
1 Samuel 1:17-18. Eli said, Go in peace, &c. Her modest and respectful answer fully satisfied him, and he prayed that God would grant her petition, or, as the Chaldee interprets his words, assured her, that the God of Israel would grant it her. Let thy handmaid find grace in thy sight That favourable opinion and gracious prayer which thou hast expressed on my behalf, be pleased to continue toward me. Her countenance was no more sad Her heart being cheered by the priest’s comfortable... read more