Old Testament
Peninnah
One of Elkanah's two wives who provoked Hannah due to her own fertility and Hannah's barrenness.
Peninnah was the wife of Elkanah who bore him children while her co-wife, Hannah, remained barren. Her persistent provocation of Hannah serves as the catalyst for Hannah's fervent prayer at Shiloh, which leads to the birth of Samuel. She appears briefly in the narrative to highlight the domestic tension and divine intervention surrounding Samuel's conception.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Samuel 1:2
- Last appears
- 1 Samuel 1:4
Where Peninnah appears
2 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Hannah11 versesA godly woman who prayed fervently for a son and dedicated Samuel to the Lord's service.
- Eli30 versesEli was a high priest and judge of Israel who mentored Samuel and oversaw the tabernacle at Shiloh.
- Nabal18 versesA wealthy but foolish man of Maon who insulted David and died after a divine judgment.
- Achish16 versesThe Philistine king of Gath who provided sanctuary to David while he was fleeing from King Saul.
- Hophni5 versesA corrupt priest and son of Eli who died in battle after the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant.
- Doeg3 versesAn Edomite servant of Saul who betrayed David and massacred the priests of Nob.
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