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Peninnah, one of Elkanah's two wives and the rival of Hannah, Samuel's mother.
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Peninnah was one of the two wives of Elkanah, an Ephraimite man, and the rival of Hannah, according to 1Sa.1.2. Peninnah had children, while Hannah was initially barren. Elkanah would give portions of the sacrificial meat to Peninnah and her children, but he would give a double portion to Hannah because he loved her (1Sa.1.4-5). Peninnah would provoke and irritate Hannah because of her barrenness, causing Hannah great distress (1Sa.1.6-7). This rivalry between the two wives highlights the challenges of polygamy and the importance of children in ancient Israelite society. Peninnah's actions also serve as a contrast to Hannah's faith and prayerful response to her situation.
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(coral or pearl), one of the two wives of Elkanah. (1 Samuel 1:2) (B.C. 1125.)
pearl; precious stone; the face
PENIN'NAH (coral), one of the two wives of Elkanah, the father of Samuel. 1 Sam 1:2.
PENIN'NAH (coral), one of the two wives of Elkanah, the father of Samuel. 1 Sam 1:2.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6444
He had two wives, one named Hannah and the other Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none.
And whenever the day came for Elkanah to present his sacrifice, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters.
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