1Sa 1:6 | MHM | STEP | v. 6–7 : Peninnah was jealous and often mocked Hannah because she had no children. She did this even during worship at the house of the Lord , making Hannah even more sad. Hannah’s sorrow was so great that she could not eat at the feast. It is wrong to take pleasure in the pain of others, especially when they are already suffering (Job 1:6; Malachi 2:13 ).

‏ 1 Samuel 1:6

v. 6–7: Peninnah was jealous and often mocked Hannah because she had no children. She did this even during worship at the house of the Lord, making Hannah even more sad. Hannah’s sorrow was so great that she could not eat at the feast. It is wrong to take pleasure in the pain of others, especially when they are already suffering (Job 1:6; Malachi 2:13 ^a).