Infertility was God’s judgment on wicked women, or such was the ancient Israelite mindset. Barren women were openly mocked and scorned. After all, if God were against them, why shouldn’t everyone be against them?

This was Hannah’s world, and it was wrecking her, especially as she endured the taunts of her rival.

But even in her brokenness, Hannah clung to her faith. She (more…)