And Rachel said, God has judged my case, and has also heard my voice and given me a son. Therefore she called his name Dan.

And God remembered Rachel, and God gave heed to her and opened her womb.

And Jehovah said: I have given attention to see the affliction of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I have acknowledged their pain.

So it came to pass in the process of time that Hannah conceived and bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked for him from Jehovah.

And she said, O my lord, as your soul lives, my lord, I am the woman who stood by you here to pray unto Jehovah.

For this boy I prayed, and Jehovah granted me my petition which I have asked of Him.

But the angel said to him, Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.