a worthy portion] Or, a double portion; That is, a choice and principall portion, by this expression of love, to comfort her in her grief, for being barren, Genesis 43. 34. 1 Samuel 9. 23. loved Hannah] That is, in a singular manner, and above Peninnah. So Genesis 29:30. shut up her womb] That is, had made her barren. See Genesis 16:2. and 20. 18.