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1 Samuel 1:1-2 (NIRV)

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¹ A certain man from Ramathaim in the hill country of Ephraim was named Elkanah. He was the son of Jeroham. Jeroham was the son of Elihu. Elihu was the son of Tohu. Tohu was the son of Zuph. Elkanah belonged to the family line of Zuph. Elkanah lived in the territory of Ephraim. ² Elkanah had two wives. One was named Hannah. The other was named Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah didn't.

Definition(s):
Elihu (El-eye-hew): he is my God himself
Elkanah (Ell-kah-na): God the zealous; the zeal of God
Ephraim (Eff-ra-im): fruitful; increasing
Hannah (Han-na): gracious; merciful; he that gives
Jeroham (Jer-oh-ham): high; merciful; beloved
Tohu (Toh-hoo): that lives; that declares