How Does Samuel Influence Hannah

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The book of 1 Samuel commences with a woman named Hannah (whom the Lord had made barren) pleading to the Lord for a son. Eli the high priest, hears Hannah, and tells her the Lord will grant her petition. Hannah went away and she conceived a boy named Samuel. After Samuel was born Hannah gave her to the Lord under the protection of Eli. Samuel grew up under the care of Eli in the house of God, and was established a Judge over Israel for the remaining days of his life. During the leadership of Samuel the Israelites demanded a king from Samuel so that they would be like all the other nations. Samuel and the Lord were grieved by the Israelites, but nevertheless the Lord granted the request of the people. The Lord told Samuel to anoint Saul son