Hannah and Samuel are a mother and son in the Bible, whose story is told in 1 Samuel 1:2–2:21: Hannah A barren Jewish woman who prayed fervently to God for a son. She promised to dedicate any son she had to God. Hannah's name means "favor, grace". Samuel The prophet Samuel, whose name means "heard of God". Samuel anointed Israel's first king, Saul, and its greatest king, David. Here are some details about Hannah and Samuel: Hannah was one of two wives of Elkanah, but only Peninnah had children. Hannah's prayers were answered, and she gave birth to Samuel. Hannah took Samuel to Shiloh for religious training. When Samuel was old enough, Hannah returned to the Tabernacle in Shiloh and brought Samuel to Eli the priest. Hannah gave Samuel back to God to serve in the temple for the rest of his life. Hannah's prayer is similar to Mary's Magnificat, in that it praises God for his provision. It says in some stories that she dropped Samuel on the ground just when he was born and this toughened his resolve; to thank God and hear God as an answer to prayers. Maybe you were dropped on the ground not long after birth. The mighty Giraffe is dropped on the ground from a great height. Maybe you have it in you to be tall and fly. Hannah's story is a portrayal of an independent and resourceful woman, and emphasizes the importance of fertility and childbirth.

 Hannah and Samuel are a mother and son in the Bible, whose story is told in 1 Samuel 1:2–2:21: 

• Hannah

  A barren Jewish woman who prayed fervently to God for a son. She promised to dedicate any son she had to God. Hannah's name means "favor, grace". 
• Samuel

  The prophet Samuel, whose name means "heard of God". Samuel anointed Israel's first king, Saul, and its greatest king, David. 

Here are some details about Hannah and Samuel:

• Hannah was one of two wives of Elkanah, but only Peninnah had children. 
Hannah's prayers were answered, and she gave birth to Samuel. 
Hannah took Samuel to Shiloh for religious training. 
When Samuel was old enough, Hannah returned to the Tabernacle in Shiloh and brought Samuel to Eli the priest. 
Hannah gave Samuel back to God to serve in the temple for the rest of his life. 
Hannah's prayer is similar to Mary's Magnificat, in that it praises God for his provision. 
It says in some stories that she dropped Samuel on the ground just when he was born and
 this toughened his resolve; to thank God and hear God as an answer to prayers. Maybe you 
were dropped on the ground not long after birth.  The mighty Giraffe is dropped on the ground from 
a great height. Maybe you have it in you to be tall and fly.  

Hannah's story is a portrayal of an independent and resourceful woman, and emphasizes the importance of fertility and childbirth.