1 Samuel 1:27

For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him:

Cross-references

1 Samuel 1:11–13 Historical context

1 Samuel 1:11-13 records Hannah's vow and silent prayer — the very petition that God answered, as stated here.

1 Samuel 2:20 records Eli's blessing for more children because of Hannah's loan — directly continues her story.

Genesis 25:21 recounts Isaac's prayer for a child being answered — a direct parallel to Hannah's answered prayer for Samuel.

Psalm 127:3 Parallel

Psalm 127:3 declares children a heritage from the Lord — Hannah's experience perfectly exemplifies this.

Ruth 4:13 Parallel

Ruth 4:13 shows the Lord granting conception — parallels God giving Hannah a child.

Genesis 33:5 Related theme

Genesis 33:5 states children are graciously given by God — mirrors Hannah's view of Samuel as a gift.

Genesis 48:9 Related theme

Genesis 48:9 again calls children a gift from God — same theme as Hannah's answered prayer.