4 pairs
In 1 Samuel 1:11, Hannah vows to dedicate her son to the Lord as a Nazirite, similar to the vow concerning Samson in Judges 13:5, where Samson is to be a Nazirite from birth.
Thematic focusDedication, Nazirite Vow, Divine Calling.
1 Samuel 1:20 records the birth of Samuel, a child of promise, similar to the birth of Isaac in Genesis 21:2, both being answers to prayer and fulfillment of God's promise.
Thematic focusPromise, Fulfillment, Answered Prayer.
1 Samuel 1:27 highlights Hannah's prayer being answered by God, which aligns with the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 7:7 about asking and receiving.
Thematic focusPrayer, Faith, Divine Response.
1 Samuel 1:28 describes Hannah dedicating Samuel to the Lord, similar to Mary and Joseph presenting Jesus at the temple in Luke 2:22.
Thematic focusDedication, Worship, Consecration.