Commentaries:
Barnes' Notes
Of the tribe of Aser - The tribe of Aser, or Asher, dwelt in the northern part of the land of Canaan. Why Anna was called a prophetess is not known. It might be because she had been the wife of a prophet, or because she was employed in celebrating the praises of God (compare I Chronicles 25:1-2, I Chronicles 25:4; I Samuel 10:5), or because she herself had foretold future events, being inspired.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
1 Samuel 1:2
Joel 2:28
Acts 2:17
1 Corinthians 11:5
1 Timothy 5:5
1 Timothy 5:9
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