The Story of Elkanah and Hannah

Elkanah's Worship and Family

• Elkanah went to worship and sacrifice to the Lord Almighty at Shiloh.
• Elkanah had two wives, Hannah and Peninnah.
• Peninnah had children, but Hannah was barren.
• Elkanah gave a double portion of meat to Hannah because he loved her, even though the Lord had closed her womb.
• Peninnah provoked and irritated Hannah because of her barrenness.

True or False Statements

• True: Elkanah was from the hill country of Ephraim.
• False: Hannah had children (at the time of the story).
• True: Hophni and Phinehas were priests of the Lord at Shiloh.
• False: Elkanah's rival provoked and irritated Peninnah (it was Peninnah who provoked and irritated Hannah).
• True: Hannah wept and would not eat whenever she went up to the house of the Lord.

Quiz: The Story of Elkanah and Hannah - Explore the biblical tale of Elkanah, a man from Ramathaim, and his two wives, Hannah and Peninnah. Discover the challenges they faced and the faith that sustained them. Test your knowledge on this ancient story of hope and devotion.