What was the name of Samuel's mother, who prayed fervently at the tabernacle for a child?
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Correct answer: Hannah
Hannah was the wife of Elkanah who suffered from infertility and prayed at Shiloh for a son. After God granted her request, she dedicated Samuel to the Lord's service.
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