Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship:

Hannah’s Adversity and Peninnah’s Redemption

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Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship
Published:
9/8/2022
Specs:
Digest / 5.25" x 8.25"
40 pages Saddle-stitched
Category:
Religion
Tags:
1 Samuel 16, adversary, church of jesus christ of latter-day saints, hannah, lds, Mormonism, Peninnah, samuel

Abstract: Most biblical students are familiar with the story of Hannah, who after years of barrenness, finally gave birth to the prophet Samuel. Some will remember her adversary, Peninnah, who allegedly tormented Hannah to tears. My objective in this article is to reclaim Peninnah’s good name by reinterpreting the passage found in 1 Samuel 1:6.

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