1 Samuel 1:18

And she said, Let thine handmaid find grace in thy sight. So the woman went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad.

Cross-references

Ruth 2:13 Parallel

Ruth 2:13 has Ruth say 'Let me find favor in your eyes'—nearly identical to Hannah's plea. Both are humble requests from women.

Luke 18:14 Parallel

In Luke 18:14, the humble are exalted — Hannah's humble prayer here leads to her sadness being lifted.