4. When Elkanah offered sacrifices, he always gave a share of the meat to his wife Peninnah. He also gave shares of the meat to her sons and daughters.
5. But Elkanah always gave a special share of the meat to Hannah. He did this because he loved Hannah and because the Lord had made Hannah unable to have children.
6. Peninnah would upset Hannah and make her feel bad. She did this because the Lord had made Hannah unable to have children.