Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel 2 concludes with a remarkable anticipation of kingship. She declares that the LORD will judge the ends of the earth, give strength to His king, and exalt the power of His "anointed." This is especially significant because Israel had not yet established its monarchy. The Hebrew term translated "anointed" is mashiach, from which the title Messiah is derived. In its developing historical setting the language anticipates Israel's divinely appointed kings, particularly the Davidic monarchy that soon becomes central to the biblical story.

Christians understand this royal expectation as ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, the Messiah and final Davidic King. John 12:15 applies the royal prophecy of Zechariah to Jesus as Zion's coming King, while Matthew 28:18 records the risen Christ declaring that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him. First Samuel 2:10 does not yet provide the detailed Davidic promises found later in Scripture, but it introduces an important theme: God's purposes will be expressed through His anointed King, whose rule is connected with God's judgment and worldwide sovereignty. In the New Testament that royal and messianic hope reaches its climax in Christ.