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Song of Hannah

not known; set in the narrative before Israel had a king · Also known as שירת חנה, Shirat Hannah

The Song of Hannah is a poem set within the prose story of the Books of Samuel. According to the surrounding narrative, the poem (1 Samuel 2:1–10) was a prayer that Hannah spoke to give thanks to God for the birth of her son, Samuel. Hannah praises Yahweh, reflects on the reversals he brings about and looks forward to his king.

Songs in history

Song of Hannahc. 1000 BCE

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Song of Hannah. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/song-of-hannah
MLA: “Song of Hannah.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/song-of-hannah. Accessed .
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