1 Samuel 2:1

And Hannah prayed This description of the Psalm is not inappropriate, for prayer includes thanksgiving and praise. Cp. the "prayer of Habakkuk" (Habakkuk 3:1): and the "prayers of David" as a general designation of his psalms (Psalms 72:20).

rejoiceth Exulteth or triumpheth, a strong word.

mine horn is exalted in theLord] = -I am brought to great honour, and the author of that honour is Jehovah." The hornis frequently used as a symbol (a) of strength(Deuteronomy 33:17): (b) of honourJob 16:15). "To exalt the horn" signifies "to raise to a position of power or dignity." Cp. Psalms 89:17; Psalms 148:14. The figure is probably derived from horned animals, tossing their heads in the air, and there is no allusion to the horns worn by women in the East at the present day. It is found in Latin poets, e.g. Ov. A. A. 1. 239, "Tum pauper cornua sumit" = "plucks up courage."

my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies "My mouth is opened wide against mine enemies;" I am no longer put to silence in their presence. Cp. Psalms 38:13-14. In ch. 1 Samuel 1:7-8 it is implied that Hannah made no answer to Peninnah's taunts.

thy salvation Cp. Luke 1:47. "Salvation" in the O. T. means (a) deliverance, rescue from dangers or adversities of all kinds (ch. 1 Samuel 14:45); (b) help, the power by which the deliverance is effected, whether divine or human (Psalms 35:3).