I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,
Here is, I. The return of Elkanah and his family to their own habitation, when the days appointed for the feast were over, Sa1 1:19. Observe how they improved their time at the tabernacle. Every day they were there, even that which was fixed for their journey home, they worshipped God; and they rose up early to do it. It is good to begin the day with God.
Commenting on 1 Samuel 1:19-28
For this child I prayed,.... Which she now had in her hand, and was presenting to Eli: and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him; and which he also desired might be granted her, or foretold that it would be, Sa1 1:17 though perhaps he knew not then particularly what it was she asked; nor did she acquaint him with...
1Sa 1:26-28 When the boy was presented, his mother made herself known to the high priest as the woman who had previously prayed to the Lord at that place (see 1Sa 1:11.), and said, “For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath granted me my request which I asked of Him: therefore I also make him one asked of the Lord all the days...
Commenting on 1 Samuel 1:26-28