And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.
1 Samuel 2:1
Horn is exalted. “The figure is that of an animal carrying its head high and proudly conscious of its strength” (Driver). [Donna note: Think of Bambi's father on the ridge-in a kingly posture]
Mouth is enlarged. A gesture of exultation and triumph.
Mine enemies. According to Rashi and Kimchi, Peninnah is meant.
(Hertz, Dr. J.H., The Pentateuch and Haftorahs, 2nd Ed., Soncino Press, London, 1992, pg 954)
That makes sense. Thanks.
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