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.
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.