15 But in response Hannah said, “No, my lord, I am a woman with an oppressed spirit! I haven’t been drinking wine or beer. Instead I’ve been pouring out my soul before ADONAI.

16 Don’t consider your handmaid a wicked woman. For out of my great anguish and grief I’ve been praying until now.”

17 Then Eli responded, “Go in shalom, and may the God of Israel grant your petition that you asked of Him.” [2]