1 Samuel 1:21 Meaning and Explanation
“And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto the LORD the yearly sacrifice, and his vow.”
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Read Full Chapter →Elkanah and his whole household go up again to offer the yearly sacrifice and his vow to the Lord.
What Does 1 Samuel 1:21 Mean?
Life and worship continue. Elkanah leads his whole household up to Shiloh again to offer the yearly sacrifice, this time also to fulfill his vow. The faithful rhythm of pilgrimage goes on, now carrying the weight of promises made to God.
The mention of the vow reminds us that the family takes its commitments to the Lord seriously. What was pledged in a season of longing will be honored now that the gift has come. Faithfulness to God is not only a matter of asking but of keeping our word once He has answered. Elkanah and Hannah model a household ordered around worship and integrity, a quiet preparation for the moment when their son will be given back to the Lord who gave him.
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What does 1 Samuel 1:21 mean?
Elkanah and his whole household go up again to offer the yearly sacrifice and his vow to the Lord.