14. He said to her, “You have had too much to drink. It is time to put away the wine.”
15. Hannah answered, “Sir, I have not drunk any wine or beer. I am deeply troubled, and I was telling the Lord about all my problems.
16. Don’t think I am a bad woman. I have been praying so long because I have so many troubles and am very sad.”
17. Eli answered, “Go in peace. May the God of Israel give you what you asked for.”
18. Hannah said, “May you be happy with me.” Then she left and ate something. She was not sad anymore.
19. Early the next morning Elkanah’s family got up. They worshiped the Lord and then went back home to Ramah. Elkanah had sexual relations with his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered Hannah.