OLD TESTAMENT

1 Samuel 1:2

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He had two wives. The name of one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.

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Verse 2. Phenenna. She was only of inferior dignity. At that time polygamy was lawful, ( Menochius.) as Moses insinuates, if he do not expressly allow it.

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