1 Samuel 1:14
“And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.”

What does 1 Samuel 1:14 mean?
1 Samuel 1:14 (KJV) - “And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.” This verse is part of the story of Hannah, the mother of Samuel, the prophet and judge of ancient Israel. The verse occurs in the context of Hannah’s deep distress as she…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Prayer of a Sorrowful Spirit: Understanding Hannah's Cry
In 1 Samuel 1:14, we encounter a powerful moment in the life of Hannah, a woman deeply distressed, misunderstood, and fervently praying for a child. Eli, the priest, saw her lips moving, but her voice was not audible, and he mistaken her tears and silence for drunkenness. The…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Clarity and Divine Intervention: A Reflection on 1 Samuel 1:14
Heavenly Father, In the quiet hour of this moment, we come before You, humble and reverent, seeking Your wisdom and guidance. As we reflect on the words from 1 Samuel 1:14, where Eli questioned Hannah with, "How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee," we are…
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