1 Samuel 1:22

But Hannah went not up; for she said unto her husband, I will not go up until the child be weaned, and then I will bring him, that he may appear before the Lord, and there abide for ever.

Cross-reference

In 1 Samuel 1:11, Hannah vowed to dedicate her son to the Lord; here she is fulfilling that vow by bringing him to the temple.

In 1 Samuel 1:28, Hannah completes the dedication she promised in verse 22, saying she has lent him to the Lord.

In 1 Samuel 2:11, Samuel begins ministering at the temple, fulfilling Hannah's wish that he dwell there forever.

In 1 Samuel 2:18, Samuel is described ministering in a linen ephod, continuing the service promised in Hannah's dedication.

In 1 Samuel 3:1, Samuel is still ministering, setting the stage for God's call—the ongoing result of Hannah's dedication.

In Deuteronomy 16:16, the law requires males to appear before the LORD three times a year — Hannah plans to bring Samuel to fulfill this.

Luke 2:22 Typology

In Luke 2:22, Mary and Joseph present Jesus at the temple — Hannah's plan to bring Samuel for dedication parallels this.

Judges 11:39 shows a tragic vow fulfillment; Hannah's vow results in joyful dedication, contrasting outcomes.