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considering the examples of Hannah, David and King Hezekiah. . What made them shed tears? How did Jehovah respond to their cry for help.
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Hannah, David, and King Hezekiah each experienced moments of deep sorrow, and their tears were expressions of their heartfelt prayers and cries for help. Here’s a brief overview of each of their situations and how Jehovah (God) responded:
### Hannah
- **What made her shed tears:** Hannah was deeply distressed because she was unable to conceive a child. Her anguish was compounded by the taunts of Peninnah, her husband Elkanah's other wife, who had children. In 1 Samuel 1:10-15, Hannah's sorrow was evident as she prayed fervently in the temple, pouring out her soul to God, and weeping bitterly.
- **Jehovah's response:** God heard Hannah’s heartfelt prayer. After she made a vow to dedicate her child to the Lord if He granted her a son, God allowed her to conceive, and she later gave birth to Samuel, who became a significant prophet in Israel (1 Samuel 1:20).
### David
- **What made him shed tears:** King David wept for various reasons throughout his life, including his deep remorse over sin (like his adultery with Bathsheba) and during times of distress, such as the death of his son Absalom. In 2 Samuel 15:30 and 2 Samuel 18:33, we see David weeping during his flight from Absalom, expressing profound grief over his son’s rebellion and eventual death.
- **Jehovah's response:** In David's life, God often responded by providing comfort, guidance, and forgiveness. When David repented for his sins, God forgave him, indicating His desire for a restored relationship (2 Samuel 12:13). Furthermore, God continued to lead David as king and even promised him an everlasting dynasty through his lineage (2 Samuel 7:16).
### King Hezekiah
- **What made him shed tears:** King Hezekiah faced a dire situation when he was gravely ill and received a message from the prophet Isaiah that he would not recover (2 Kings 20:1-3). He turned to God in prayer, weeping bitterly, pleading for his life and reminding God of his faithfulness and service.
- **Jehovah's response:** God heard Hezekiah's prayer and saw his tears. Jehovah responded by granting Hezekiah an additional 15 years of life (2 Kings 20:5). Hezekiah's faithfulness and sincere plea led to a miraculous recovery.
### Summary
In each of these instances, the common thread is that their tears were expressions of deep emotional and spiritual distress. Jehovah responded to their cries in compassionate and powerful ways, affirming His attentiveness to the heartfelt prayers of His faithful servants. Their stories reflect themes of struggle, earnest prayer, and divine response, highlighting the personal relationship individuals can have with God.
### Hannah
- **What made her shed tears:** Hannah was deeply distressed because she was unable to conceive a child. Her anguish was compounded by the taunts of Peninnah, her husband Elkanah's other wife, who had children. In 1 Samuel 1:10-15, Hannah's sorrow was evident as she prayed fervently in the temple, pouring out her soul to God, and weeping bitterly.
- **Jehovah's response:** God heard Hannah’s heartfelt prayer. After she made a vow to dedicate her child to the Lord if He granted her a son, God allowed her to conceive, and she later gave birth to Samuel, who became a significant prophet in Israel (1 Samuel 1:20).
### David
- **What made him shed tears:** King David wept for various reasons throughout his life, including his deep remorse over sin (like his adultery with Bathsheba) and during times of distress, such as the death of his son Absalom. In 2 Samuel 15:30 and 2 Samuel 18:33, we see David weeping during his flight from Absalom, expressing profound grief over his son’s rebellion and eventual death.
- **Jehovah's response:** In David's life, God often responded by providing comfort, guidance, and forgiveness. When David repented for his sins, God forgave him, indicating His desire for a restored relationship (2 Samuel 12:13). Furthermore, God continued to lead David as king and even promised him an everlasting dynasty through his lineage (2 Samuel 7:16).
### King Hezekiah
- **What made him shed tears:** King Hezekiah faced a dire situation when he was gravely ill and received a message from the prophet Isaiah that he would not recover (2 Kings 20:1-3). He turned to God in prayer, weeping bitterly, pleading for his life and reminding God of his faithfulness and service.
- **Jehovah's response:** God heard Hezekiah's prayer and saw his tears. Jehovah responded by granting Hezekiah an additional 15 years of life (2 Kings 20:5). Hezekiah's faithfulness and sincere plea led to a miraculous recovery.
### Summary
In each of these instances, the common thread is that their tears were expressions of deep emotional and spiritual distress. Jehovah responded to their cries in compassionate and powerful ways, affirming His attentiveness to the heartfelt prayers of His faithful servants. Their stories reflect themes of struggle, earnest prayer, and divine response, highlighting the personal relationship individuals can have with God.
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