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26 And she said, ‘Oh, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who was standing here in your presence, praying to the Lord. 27 For this child I prayed; and the Lord has granted me the petition that I made to him. 28 Therefore I have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives, he is given to the Lord.’

She left him there for[a] the Lord.

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  1. 1 Samuel 1:28 Gk (Compare Q Ms) and Gk at 2.11: MT And he (that is, Elkanah) worshipped there before

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