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What was the relationship between Hannah and Samuel?

Hannah asked the Lord for a son, and Samuel was born. When the child was weaned, Hannah gave him to the Lord at Shiloh. 1 Samuel 1:20, 24-28

What the Bible says

1 Samuel 1:20

And it came to pass when the time was come about, Anna conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel: because she had asked him of the Lord.

1 Samuel 1:27

For this child did I pray, and the Lord hath granted me my petition, which I asked of him.

Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.

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Each year, Hannah made Samuel a little robe and brought it to him at the sanctuary. 1 Samuel 2:19

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