17 "Go in peace,"Eli said, "and may the God of Israel give you what you have asked him for."

18 "May you always think kindly of me,"she replied. Then she went away, ate some food, and was no longer sad.

19 The next morning Elkanah and his family got up early, and after worshiping the LORD, they went back home to Ramah. Elkanah had intercourse with his wife Hannah, and the LORD answered her prayer.