Aye! You maggots better pay attention 'cause I'm about to lay down the law! In 1 Samuel 2, we meet Hannah, a barren woman who makes a vow to God that if he gives her a son, she will dedicate him to the Lord. God grants her prayer and she gives birth to a son she names Samuel. When Samuel is still young, Hannah brings him to the temple and leaves him with the priest Eli, who raises him. Eli has two sons of his own who are wicked and do not follow God. However, Samuel remains faithful and God rewards him. He gives Samuel the gift of prophecy and his words are heard throughout the land!