1Sa 1:22 | NET2full | STEP | But Hannah did not go up with them, because she had told her husband , “Not until the boy is weaned . Then I will bring him so that he may appear before the Lord . And he will remain there from then on .”

‏ 1 Samuel 1:22

22 But Hannah did not go up with them, ^{▼▼tn The disjunctive clause is contrastive here. The words “with them” have been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.} because she had told ^{▼▼tn The perfect conjugation, used with a dynamic root, may be be past or past perfect. In a כִּי (ki) clause in narrative, it typically refers to a reason that occurred prior to the event in the main timeline. Most translations, however, render it as simple past (KJV, NRSV, NASB, NIV, ESV, HCSB).} ^{▼▼sn According to this understanding, she and Elkanah have already discussed the issue. Her concern to not give the baby up while Samuel is nursing is most sensible; at the same time she affirms her long term commitment to her vow.} her husband, “Not ^{▼▼tn Heb “until the boy is weaned.” The word “not” is implied and provided for clarity.} until the boy is weaned. Then I will bring him so that he may appear before the Lord. And he will remain there from then on.” ^{▼▼tn Heb “until forever.”}