Peninnah Summary
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Peninnah, one of Elkanah's two wives and the rival of Hannah, Samuel's mother.
wife of Elkanah (1SA 1:2)
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Peninnah
pearl; precious stone; the face
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Peninnah
· Also called · H6444 none · 1SA 1:2 [poss.] pearls, coral branches; woman with rich hair
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פְּנִנָּ֑ה
pəninah · H6444 · 1SA 1:2 [poss.] pearls, coral branches; woman with rich hair
- he פְּנִנָּה · H6444
- el Φεννανα PHennana · none · 1SA 1:2
- bg Фенина
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Peninnah Article
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Peninnah was one of the two wives of Elkanah, an Ephraimite man, and the rival of Hannah, according to 1Sa 1:2. Peninnah had children, while Hannah was initially barren. Elkanah would give portions of the sacrificial meat to Peninnah and her children, but he would give a double portion to Hannah because he loved her (1Sa 1:4-5). Peninnah would provoke and irritate Hannah because of her barrenness, causing Hannah great distress (1Sa 1:6-7). This rivalry between the two wives highlights the challenges of polygamy and the importance of children in ancient Israelite society. Peninnah's actions also serve as a contrast to Hannah's faith and prayerful response to her situation.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Peninnah_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Peninnah@1Sa.1.2-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, peninnah_2313)