1 Samuel 1: Hannah Prays for a Son

Childless Hannah, mocked by her husband’s other wife, pours out her grief before God at Shiloh and vows to give Him any son He grants. Eli first mistakes her silent prayer for drunkenness, then blesses her; Samuel is born, and once weaned he is brought to serve the LORD for life.

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Why did Eli think Hannah was drunk as she prayed (1 Samuel 1:12-14)?

She had stumbled after the meal of the sacrificeShe was laughing and weeping in front of the crowdShe was singing loudly beside the temple doorpostHer lips moved, but no sound of her voice came out