By Myrhh, Guestblogger

I'm struck by this passage in First Samuel about Hannah, whose womb has been closed by the Lord:


Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. And Elkanah, her husband, said to her, "Hannah, why do you weep? And why do you not eat? And why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?"


Would you ever have expected such a loving response from an Old Testament husband? I mean, what a sweet and understanding thing to say. On the other hand, husbands really are different from children, so maybe it's not quite so understanding. But still very loving.