| 1 Samuel 2 | |
|---|---|
 "Hannah giving her son Samuel to the priest" by Jan Victors, 1645. According to the biblical account, Hannah sang her song when she presented Samuel to Eli the priest. | |
| Book | Books of Samuel |
| Hebrew Bible part | Nevi'im |
| Order in the Hebrew part | 3 |
| Category | Former Prophets |
| Christian Bible part | Old Testament |
| Order in the Christian part | 9 |
1 Samuel 2 is the second chapter of the Books of Samuel in the Hebrew Bible (or the "First Book of Samuel" in the Christian Bible).[1] It recounts the Song of Hannah, the corruption of the priests descended from Eli, Samuel's ministry to God 'even as a child'[2] and the prophecy of a "man of God" against Eli's household.
- ^ Halley 1965, pp. 177–179.
- ^ 1 Samuel 2:18 – Mechon-mamre (Hebrew/English)