1 Samuel 2:2

“There is none holy as the Lord, etc.] From the consideration of what the Lord had done for her, which had filled her heart and mouth with joy and praise, she is led to celebrate the perfections of God, and begins with his holiness, in which he is glorious, and which appears in all his ways and works; he is essentially, originally, independently, perfectly, and immutably holy, as others are not. Angels are holy, but not of themselves; their holiness is from the Lord; nor is it perfect in comparison of his, and therefore they cover their faces while they celebrate that perfection of his; nor immutable, at least not naturally so, as the loss of it in those that fell demonstrates. Of men, some…”

“Any rock ... - The term rock as applied to God is first found in the song of Moses (see Deuteronomy 32:4 note), where the juxtaposition of rock and salvation in 1 Samuel 2:15, “he lightly esteemed the rock of his salvation,” seems to indicate that Hannah was acquainted with the song of Moses. return to 'Top of Page'”

“None holy - None so perfectly, unchangeably and constantly holy. None beside - Not only none is so holy as thou art, but in truth there is none holy besides thee; namely, entirely, or independently, but only by participation from thee. Any rock - Thou only art a sure defence and refuge to all that flee to thee. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 2:3”

“2:2 no one besides you: David responded similarly after receiving God’s promises concerning his kingship (2 Sam 7:22). • Rock (cp. 2 Sam 22:2-3, 32): God provides stability and security for those who trust in him.”

“none holy: Exo 15:11; Deu 32:4; Psa 99:5, Psa 99:9, Psa 111:9; Isa 6:3, Isa 57:15; Pe1 1:16; Rom 4:8, Rom 15:4 none beside: Deu 4:35; Sa2 22:32; Psa 73:25; Isa 43:10, Isa 43:11, Isa 44:6, Isa 44:8 rock: Deu 3:24, Deu 32:20, Deu 32:31, Deu 32:39; Psa 18:2, Psa 71:3, Psa 71:19, Psa 86:8, Psa 89:6, Psa 89:8; Isa 40:18; Jer 10:6 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 2:3”