1 Samuel 2:9He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; for no man shall prevail by strength.
The setting
Shiloh sanctuary, ~1100 BC. Hannah continues her prophetic song after dedicating Samuel. Modern-day West Bank, Palestine...
The emotion here: overwhelmed with gratitude after giving up her only child
The original word
chasidav (חֲסִידָיו) — his loyal ones, those who show covenant faithfulness
Why it matters
This is one of the first mentions of 'king' in the Bible, before Israel even had one
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Samuel 2:9
Hannah prophesies about a king 200 years before David was even born
Common misconceptionPeople think this means good people never face hardship. Hannah sang this after sacrificing her son — she's saying God's justice will ultimately prevail, not that the righteous never suffer.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Samuel 2:9
Bible Genome reading
1 Samuel 2:9 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Samuel 2:9 comes from the book of 1 Samuel, written during the judges period. The setting is the Temple. These words are attributed to Hannah. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include protection, judgment. Notable phrases: keep the feet of his holy ones; wicked put to silence. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse is a prayer. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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