1 Samuel 1:25

“And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli.”

"And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli." - 1 Samuel 1:25
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What does 1 Samuel 1:25 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 1:25 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli." This verse is a crucial part of the story of Hannah, a woman who was barren but who fervently prayed to God for a child. The verse highlights a…

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A Sacrifice for a Sacred Promise

The passage from 1 Samuel 1:25, which states, "And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli," is a profound moment in the narrative of Hannah, Samuel’s mother, and it carries rich implications for our understanding of faith, sacrifice, and divine promise in our lives…

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A Prayer for Dedication and Devotion

O Lord God Almighty, we come before You today with humbled hearts, seeking Your presence and grace. As we reflect on the words of 1 Samuel 1:25, "And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli," we are reminded of the significance of dedication and commitment in our walk…

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1 Samuel 1:25 - "And they slew a bullock, and brought the child to Eli."
1 Samuel 25:1 - "And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran."
1 Samuel 9:25 - "¶ And when they were come down from the high place into the city, Samuel communed with Saul upon the top of the house."
1 Samuel 14:25 - "And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground."
1 Samuel 25:4 - "¶ And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep."
1 Samuel 10:25 - "Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the LORD. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house."
Nabal becomes like stone in 1 Samuel 25:37
Nabal becomes like stone in 1 Samuel 25:37
1 Samuel 25:43 - "David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his wives."
1 Samuel 25:38 - "And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died."
1 Samuel 30:25 - "And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day."
1 Samuel 25:44 - "¶ But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which was of Gallim."
1 Samuel 12:25 - "But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king."
1 Samuel 28:25 - "And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night."
1 Samuel 25:32 - "¶ And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:"
2 Samuel 1:25 - "How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places."
1 Samuel 25:16 - "They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep."
1 Samuel 25:9 - "And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased."
1 Samuel 25:12 - "So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings."
1 Samuel 15:25 - "Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD."
1 Samuel 25:23 - "And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the ass, and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground,"
"And all they of the land came to a wood; and there was honey upon the ground." - 1 Samuel 14:25
1 Samuel 25:6 - "And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast."
1 Samuel 25:41 - "And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said, Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord."
1 Samuel 25:19 - "And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal."
1 Samuel 25:27 - "And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord, let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord."
1 Samuel 25:22 - "So and more also do God unto the enemies of David, if I leave of all that pertain to him by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall."
"¶ And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep." - 1 Samuel 25:4
1 Samuel 25:14 - "¶ But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them."