Bible Strands
1 Samuel 1:17
“Go in peace,” Eli replied, “and may the God of Israel grant the petition you have asked of Him.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Eli speaks to Hannah immediately after she explains that her prolonged weeping and outpouring of soul were actually fervent prayer. This occurs at the conclusion of their confrontation before Hannah departs to eat and regain her composure.
The words — The phrase לְכִי לְשָׁלוֹם (le.Khi le.sha.Lom) literally means "go to peace," functioning as a formal dismissal that transfers the burden of anxiety from the petitioner to the divine. The verb יִתֵּן (yi.Ten) renders "may he grant," framing the blessing as a conditional petition rather than a guaranteed outcome.
The thread — This dismissal formula appears in Judges 18:6 and Mark 5:34, where it accompanies divine protection or healing. The petitionary structure aligns with the intercessory language of Psalms 20:3, which asks God to remember offerings and look favorably on the supplicant.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to recognize that spiritual authority can validate desperate prayer without demanding immediate evidence of its fulfillment. It places the responsibility for the outcome on God while permitting the petitioner to resume ordinary life with a restored countenance.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition that thou hast asked of him.
Cross-references
- Mark 5:34 “Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be free of your affliction.”
- Judges 18:6 And the priest told them, “Go in peace. The LORD is watching over your journey.”
- Psalms 20:3 May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Selah
- 1 Samuel 25:35 Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.”
- 2 Kings 5:19 “Go in peace,” said Elisha. But after Naaman had traveled a short distance,
- Luke 7:50 And Jesus told the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
- 1 Chronicles 4:10 And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.
- Luke 8:48 “Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”
- 1 Samuel 29:7 Therefore turn back now and go in peace, so that you will not do anything to displease the leaders of the Philistines.”