The Song of Hannah is a poem that interprets the Book of Samuel's prose narrative. The poem (1 Samuel 2:1–10) was a prayer offered by Hannah to thank God for the birth of her son, Samuel, according to the surrounding story. It's comparable to Psalm 113 and the Magnificat. Hannah was a woman of faith in the ancient world. She believed that she had been chosen by God to be a mother because she was so faithful. As a result, she prayed confidently for what she needed even though she had no one else to ask for help. Her plea of confidence before God shows that she knew he would never let her down. In addition to being confident before God, Hannah also praised him during her prayer. She thanked him for his greatness and confessed that she was merely a humble servant girl who had not deserved such honor. Hannah's prayer shows that she understood her role as a priest's daughter who would one day become the wife of a priest himself. In other words, she knew she could rely on God always having her back and always providing what she needed. Hannah's prayer is similar to others found in the Bible. For example, Moses asks for mercy and forgiveness for Israel after they have sinned against God. He also prays for guidance and courage when facing difficult circumstances during his mission to lead Israel out of Egypt. These prayers are all included in the Song of Hannah.