1 Samuel 1:6 New International Version Because the Lord had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival kept provoking her in order to irritate her. For Meditation Being childless is grievous, especially in a polygamous marriage. Peninnah, the other wife of Elkanah, provoked Hannah because God had closed her womb (1 Samuel 1:6-7). Naturally, she grieved over her situation, … Continue reading Overcoming Provocation